Salamat sa Alaala (2015)
The documentary serves as a tribute to National Artist for Cinema Gerardo de Leon in celebration of his Centennial Year. “Salamat sa Alaala.” is inspired by the music composed by the late film director when he was a teenager playing background music for silent movies in Manila theatres. The video opens up with a capsulated history of the birth of the Filipino movies followed by a series of shots of veteran actresses, the academe and the young generation of filmmakers affirming his unique qualities as a world-class film figure. Then we unravel his private life as a family man. The documentary is one way of thanking him for his lasting legacy in the art form he left behind.
Director: Dik Trofeo
Genre: Documentary
Release Date: August 9, 2015
Cast
- Anita Linda - Herself
- Nick De Ocampo - Himself
- Gloria Sevilla - Herself
- Nic Tiongson - Himself
- Lilia Dizon - Herself
- Robert Arevalo - Himself
- Barbara Perez - Herself
- Raymond Red - Himself
- Clodualdo del Mundo Jr. - Himself
- Leonor Ilagan - Himself
Country: Philippines
Language: English, Tagalog
Original Language: tl
Keywords
philippines
More Films by Director: Dik Trofeo
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Salamat sa Alaala about?
- The documentary serves as a tribute to National Artist for Cinema Gerardo de Leon in celebration of his Centennial Year. “Salamat sa Alaala.” is inspired by the music composed by the late film director when he was a teenager playing background music for silent movies in Manila theatres. The video opens up with a capsulated history of the birth of the Filipino movies followed by a series of shots of veteran actresses, the academe and the young generation of filmmakers affirming his unique qualities as a world-class film figure. Then we unravel his private life as a family man. The documentary is one way of thanking him for his lasting legacy in the art form he left behind.
- Who directed Salamat sa Alaala?
- Salamat sa Alaala was directed by Dik Trofeo.
- Who stars in Salamat sa Alaala?
- Salamat sa Alaala stars Anita Linda, Nick De Ocampo, Gloria Sevilla, Nic Tiongson, Lilia Dizon, Robert Arevalo.
- What genre is Salamat sa Alaala?
- Salamat sa Alaala is a Documentary film.
- Where was Salamat sa Alaala produced?
- Salamat sa Alaala was produced in Philippines.