Country Maiden (1919)
This is the first Filipino feature-length film made by a Filipino director regarded as "Father of Filipino Movies" and is now lost forever. Dalagang Bukid is a story about a young flower vendor named Angelita, who is forced by her parents to marry a wealthy old man, Don Silvestre, despite her love for Cipriano, a law student.
Director: Jose Nepomuceno
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: September 11, 1919
Cast
- Atang de la Rama - Angelita
- Marceliano Ilagan
Screenplay
- Leon Ignacio (Story)
- Hermogenes Ilagan (Story)
Production: Nepomuceno Productions, Malayan Movies
Country: Philippines
Language: No Language
Original Language: tl
Keywords
arranged marriage, village, philippines
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Country Maiden about?
- This is the first Filipino feature-length film made by a Filipino director regarded as "Father of Filipino Movies" and is now lost forever. Dalagang Bukid is a story about a young flower vendor named Angelita, who is forced by her parents to marry a wealthy old man, Don Silvestre, despite her love for Cipriano, a law student.
- Who directed Country Maiden?
- Country Maiden was directed by Jose Nepomuceno.
- Who stars in Country Maiden?
- Country Maiden stars Atang de la Rama, Marceliano Ilagan.
- How long is Country Maiden?
- Country Maiden has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Country Maiden?
- Country Maiden is a Drama film.
- Where was Country Maiden produced?
- Country Maiden was produced in Philippines.