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 Hauser

Hombrecito, the Indian

Who Invented The Yoyo? Who Invented The Moon Buggy?

Kidlat

Bulakna

Perfumed Nightmare

Kidlat

José Rizal

La Liga Filipina Guest

Japanese Summers of a Filipino Fundoshi

Himself

A Movie Capital

Self

Shaman Showman: The Life and Work of Roberto Villanueva