Biography
José Nepomuceno y Zialcita (May 15, 1893 – December 1, 1959) was one of the pioneering directors and producers of Philippine cinema. He is also known as the "founder of Philippine movies", and he had his own production company Jose Nepomuceno Productions. He produced the first Filipino silent film entitled Dalagang Bukid in 1919. The film starred Atang de la Rama, a future National Artist of the Philippines.
He also directed Un (El) Capullo Marchito ("A Wilted Rosebud") in 1920. It starred Luisa Acuña, who then became a famous leading lady in Filipino silent films.
Filmography
all 26
Movies 26
Director 21
Producer 3
Writer 2
Writer
Because of a Flower (1967)
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Writer
Ang Langit sa Lupa (1967)
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Director
Mga Bituin Ng Kinabukasan (1952)
Movie
Director
Biyak na Bato (1939)
Movie
Director
Kaban ng Tipan (1939)
Movie
Director
Noli Me Tangere (1939)
Movie
Producer
Leron Leron Sinta (1939)
Movie
Producer
Sa Paanan ng Kruz (1936)
Movie
Producer
Anak Dalita (1936)
Movie
Director
A Nepomuceno Newsreel (possibly) (1935)
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Director
Makata At Paraluman (1933)
Movie
Director
The Golden Dagger (1933)
Movie
Director
Stray Flowers (1932)
Movie
Director
The Moro Pirate (1931)
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Director
Sa Landas ng Pag-ibig (1929)
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Director
Mutya ng Pamilihan (1929)
Movie
Director
Nanay Ko (1929)
Movie
Director
Ang Lumang Simbahan (1928)
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Director
Lilies of Benguet (1928)
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Director
Hot Kisses (1927)
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Director
The Witches (1927)
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Director
The Miracles of Our Lady of Antipolo (1926)
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Director
Ang Tatlong Hambog (1926)
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Director
Hoy o Nunca Besame (1920)
Movie
Director
La Venganza de Don Silvestre (1919)
Movie
Director
Funeral of Estefania Osmeña Newsreel (1918)
Movie
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Information
Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1893-05-15
Deathday1959-12-01 (66 years old)
Birth PlaceManila, Philippines
CitizenshipsPhilippines
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