Kidlat Tahimik
Eric de Guia (born October 3, 1942 in Baguio City, Philippines), better known as Kidlat Tahimik (a Tagalog translation of "silent lightning"), is a film director, writer and actor whose films are commonly associated with the Third Cinema...
Biography
Eric de Guia (born October 3, 1942 in Baguio City, Philippines), better known as Kidlat Tahimik (a Tagalog translation of "silent lightning"), is a film director, writer and actor whose films are commonly associated with the Third Cinemamovement through their critiques of neocolonialism. One of the most prominent names in the Filipino film industry, he has garnered various accolades locally and internationally, including a Plaridel honorarium for Independent Cinema. He is dubbed by fellow filmmakers and critics as the "Father of Philippine Independent Cinema".
Known for
The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser1974 · Hombrecito, the Indian3.7
Perfumed Nightmare1979 · Kidlat3.6
José Rizal1998 · La Liga Filipina Guest4.5
I am Blushing1981 · Kidlat, the driver4.5
Japanese Summers of a Filipino Fundoshi1996 · Himself4.0
Turumba1981 · Director, Writer3.1
Who Invented The Yoyo? Who Invented The Moon Buggy?1979 · Kidlat3.8
First Light2026 · Diwa4.0Cast credits
The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser1974 · Hombrecito, the Indian3.7Perfumed Nightmare1979 · Kidlat3.6José Rizal1998 · La Liga Filipina Guest4.5I am Blushing1981 · Kidlat, the driver4.5Japanese Summers of a Filipino Fundoshi1996 · Himself4.0Who Invented The Yoyo? Who Invented The Moon Buggy?1979 · Kidlat3.8First Light2026 · Diwa4.0
A Movie Capital1991 · Self3.0
Philippine New Wave: This Is Not a Film Movement2010 · Himself2.4
Bulakna2025 · Cast
Lucid2023 · Himself
A Man Who Became Cinema2018 · Cast
Shaman Wars1982 · Shaman
Shaman Showman: The Life and Work of Roberto VillanuevaMovie · Cast
Balikbayan #1: Memories of Overdevelopment Redux III2015 · Cast
Cinemartyrs2025 · Tatay Kidlat
BalikBayan #1: Memories of Overdevelopment Redux VI2017 · Cast
Ode to Dreamers2015 · Panaginip Pictures CEOCrew credits
Perfumed Nightmare1979 · Director, Editor, Writer, Producer3.6Japanese Summers of a Filipino Fundoshi1996 · Director, Writer, Director of Photography4.0Turumba1981 · Director, Writer3.1Who Invented The Yoyo? Who Invented The Moon Buggy?1979 · Cinematography, Writer, Production Design, Editor3.8
Why Is Yellow the Middle of the Rainbow?1994 · Director of Photography, Writer, Director, Editor3.1
Some More Rice2005 · Director, Writer3.0
Our Film-Grimage to Guimaras2005 · Director, Writer
Roofs of the World! Unite!2006 · Writer, Director
Yan Ki Made in Hongkong1980 · Writer, Director
Journey2019 · Director, ScreenplayBalikbayan #1: Memories of Overdevelopment Redux III2015 · Director
Kabunyan's Journey to Liwanag2020 · DirectorBalikBayan #1: Memories of Overdevelopment Redux VI2017 · Director
Takedera mon amour: Diary of a Bamboo Connection1991 · Writer, Director
Holy Wood2003 · Director, Writer
Orbit 50: Letters to My 3 Sons1992 · Director, Writer
Memories of Overdevelopment1984 · Director, Writer
Celebrating the Year 2021, Today1995 · Director, Writer