José Nepomuceno

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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Nepomuceno and the second or maternal family name is Zialcita.
José Nepomuceno
Nepomuceno on a 2019 stamp of the Philippines
Born(1893-05-15)May 15, 1893
Manila, Captaincy General of the Philippines
DiedDecember 1, 1959(1959-12-01) (aged 66)
Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Philippines
Occupation(s)editor, photographer, filmmaker
SpouseIsabel Acuña[1]
Children8

José Nepomuceno y Zialcita (May 15, 1893 – December 1, 1959) was a Filipino filmmaker. A founding father of Philippine cinema, he is widely known for pioneering film directing and producing locally until the World War II begins. He had his own production company Jose Nepomuceno Productions, which 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.[2] 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.[3]

Filmography

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Director

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  • Dalagang Bukid ("Country Maiden") (1919)
  • La Venganza de Don Silvestre (1920)
  • Un Capullo Marchito (1920)
  • Ang Tatlong Hambog ("The Three Humbugs") (1926)
  • Ang Manananggal (1927)
  • Hot Kisses (1927)
  • The Filipino Woman (1927)
  • Ang Lumang Simbahan ("The Old Church") (1928)
  • The Pearl of the Markets (1929)
  • Sa Landas ng Pag-ibig ("The Path of Love") (1929)
  • Child Out of Wedlock (1930)
  • Noli Me Tángere (1930)
  • The Young Nun (1931)
  • The Secret Pagan God (1931)
  • Moro Pirates (1931)
  • At Heaven's Gate (1932)
  • Stray Flowers (1932)
  • Tianak (1932)
  • Makata at Paraluman (1933)
  • Punyal na Guinto ("Golden Dagger") (1933)
  • Sawing Palad (1934)
  • Santong Diablo (1935)
  • Anak ng Pare (1935)
  • Kaban ng Tipan (1939)
  • Biyak na Bato (1939)
  • Mga Bituin ng Kinabukasan ("The Stars of Tomorrow") (1952)

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Writer

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References

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  1. ^ "Isabel Acuña". Women Film Pioneers Project. Retrieved May 17, 2019.
  2. ^ Vibas, Danny (February 27, 2007). "The first Ani Awards". The Manila Times. Archived from the original on March 18, 2008. Retrieved August 13, 2008.
  3. ^ Nadi Tofighian. "The role of Jose Nepomuceno in the Philippine society: What language did his silent films speak?" (PDF). Stockholm University, Department of Cinema Studies. Retrieved August 12, 2008.
  4. ^ Canoy, Jeff (October 31, 2025). "Long-lost Filipino film made in 1936 'Diwata ng Karagatan' found in Belgium archive". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
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