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Eric Oteyza de Guia (born October 3, 1942), better known as Kidlat Tahimik ("Silent Lightning"), is a film director, writer and actor whose films are commonly associated with the Third Cinema movement through their critiques of neocolonialism.
Nov 15, 2023 · Esquire Philippines Artist of the Year Kidlat Tahimik talks duendes, perfumed nightmares, and the indio-genius in this exclusive sit-down interview. Decades, perhaps even centuries, in the making is the legacy of Kidlat Tahimik.
Jan 31, 2022 · Learn about Kidlat Tahimik, the 'father of independent cinema' in the Philippines, who made films with resourcefulness, humor and Third World perspective. Explore his biography, works, themes and influences, such as Werner von Braun and Voice of America.
- Charles Fairbanks
This website is dedicated to Kidlat Tahimik's oeuvre and was created on the occasion of the first complete retrospective, Cosmos and Nightmare: The Films of Kidlat Tahimik, at cinema Arsenal (Berlin) in March 2016.
Apr 10, 2023 · National Artist for Film Kidlat Tahimik finishes "Balikbayan #1: Memories of Overdevelopment Redux VII," a film inspired by Magellan's expedition. The film, which started in 1978, will screen at an international film festival this year.
Kidlat Tahimik is known for his distinctive style of Filipino storytelling. Today, he shares with us the importance of originality in cultural works
Kidlat Tahimik is a Filipino filmmaker and artist who challenges cultural imperialism and celebrates Filipino identity. He is known for his humorous and experimental films, such as Perfumed Nightmare, and his installation and performance art.
