1975 Metro Manila Film Festival
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The 1st Metro Manila Film Festival
was held September 21, 1975. Known then as the 1975 Metropolitan Film Festival, the filmfest was held September 21, 1975 to commemorate the third anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law.
JE’s "Dilingin mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa" won the Best Picture award. Joseph Estrada
(for Diligin) and Charito Solis
(for Araw-Araw, Gabi-gabi) won the Best Actor and Best Actress respectively.
Nora Aunor
's entry, NV Productions’ Batu-Bato sa Langit (directed by Luciano B. Carlos), was a hit and won as 3rd Best Picture. Vilma Santos
, on the other hand, gave a notable performance in Roma Films' Karugtong ang Kahapon.
That time, Nora and Vilma were in their peak, their career and the movies they made were being followed closely, compared, watched, praised, scrutinized both by fans and critics. Their storied and fierce rivalry dominated our movie industry for years. In fact, one could argue that even to this day, a Filipino movie fan is either a Noranian or a Vilmanian.
Metro Manila Film Festival
upright|thumb|320px|Metro Manila Film Festival Official LogoThe Metro Manila Film Festival-Philippines is the annual film festival held in Manila...
was held September 21, 1975. Known then as the 1975 Metropolitan Film Festival, the filmfest was held September 21, 1975 to commemorate the third anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law.
JE’s "Dilingin mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa" won the Best Picture award. Joseph Estrada
Joseph Estrada
Joseph "Erap" Ejercito Estrada was the 13th President of the Philippines, serving from 1998 until 2001. Estrada was the first person in the Post-EDSA era to be elected both to the presidency and vice-presidency.Estrada gained popularity as a film actor, playing the lead role in over 100 films in...
(for Diligin) and Charito Solis
Charito Solis
Charito Solis was a FAMAS and Gawad Urian award-winning Filipino film actress. Acknowledged as one of the leading dramatic actresses of post-war Philippine cinema, she was tagged either as the "Anna Magnani of the Philippines" or as "the Meryl Streep of the Philippines."-Profile:Rosario Violeta...
(for Araw-Araw, Gabi-gabi) won the Best Actor and Best Actress respectively.
Nora Aunor
Nora Aunor
Nora "Guy" Aunor is a multi-awarded Filipino actress, singer and producer. Aunor has also topbilled several stage plays, television shows, and concerts. She is regarded as the "Superstar in Philippine Entertainment Industry"...
's entry, NV Productions’ Batu-Bato sa Langit (directed by Luciano B. Carlos), was a hit and won as 3rd Best Picture. Vilma Santos
Vilma Santos
Maria Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto commonly known as Vilma Santos-Recto or Ate Vi is a multi-awarded actress and politician...
, on the other hand, gave a notable performance in Roma Films' Karugtong ang Kahapon.
That time, Nora and Vilma were in their peak, their career and the movies they made were being followed closely, compared, watched, praised, scrutinized both by fans and critics. Their storied and fierce rivalry dominated our movie industry for years. In fact, one could argue that even to this day, a Filipino movie fan is either a Noranian or a Vilmanian.
Entries
| Title of Movie | Starring | Studio | Director |
| Alat! | Tonny Ferrer, George Estregan, Chanda Romero, Suzanne Gonzales | Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions | Pierre Salas |
| Araw-Araw Gabi-Gabi | Charito Solis, Tony Santos Sr., Rosanna Ortiz, Dindo Fernando | Premiere Productions | Danilo Cabreira |
| Batu Bato sa Langit (Ang tamaa'y huwag magagalit...) | Nora Aunor, Christopher de Leon | N.V. Productions | Luciano B. Carlos |
| Diligin mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa | Joseph Estrada, Gloria Diaz | JE Productions | Augusto Buenaventura |
| Kapitan Kulas | Ramon Revilla, Elizabeth Oropesa, Helen Gamboa, Walter Navarro | Lea Productions | Romy Suzara |
| Karugtong Ang Kahapon | Vilma Santos, Edgar Mortiz, Eddie Garcia, Gloria Romero, Celia Rodriguez | Roma Films | Fely Crisostomo |
| Postcards from China | Dante Rivero, Boots Anson Roa, Pilar Pilapil | Lyra Ventures | Cesar Gallardo |
| Siya'y Umalis, Siya'y Dumating | Marlene Dauden, Nestor de Villa | Mirick Films | Mitos Villarreal |
Winners
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Film | Diligin mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa |
| Best Actor | Joseph Estrada (Diligin mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa) |
| Best Actress | Charito Solis (Araw-araw, Gabi-gabi) |
| Best Supporting Actor | Vic Silayan (Diligin mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa) |
| Best Supporting Actress | Nida Blanca (Batu-Bato sa Langit) |
| Best Director | Augusto Buenaventura (Diligin mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa) |
| Best Screenplay | Luciano Carlos (Batu-Bato sa Langit) |
| Best Cinematography | Nonong Rasca (Kapitan Kulas) |
| Best Sound Engineering | Diligin mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa |
| Best Editing | Edgardo Vinarao (Diligin mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa) |
| Best Music | George Canseco (Batu-Bato sa Langit) |
| Best Story | Ophelia San Juan (Kapitan Kulas) |