Susan Sontag once said that cinema is “the Art of the twentieth century,” not only because of its limitless ability to mimic reality but also due to its transformative powers of turning what was once private public, becoming in effect not just an artistic medium but also the creator and harbinger of cultural fantasy. Philippine Cinematic Art cultivates an appreciation of film and its artistic aspects, including its history, conventions, styles, genres, and narratives.

1. Motion pictures ? Philippines ? History and criticism. 2. Art and motion pictures. 3. Motion picture ? Philippines ? Social aspects.