Personal Info
Known ForDirecting
Born1942-10-03
BirthplaceBaguio City, Benguet, Philippines
Kidlat Tahimik
Directing
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".
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Kidlat Tahimik
Filmography
Acting (19)
2026
First Lightas Diwa
8.0
2025
Cinemartyrsas Tatay Kidlat
2025
2023
Lucidas Himself
2015
Ode to Dreamersas Panaginip Pictures CEO
2010
4.8
1998
José Rizalas La Liga Filipina Guest
8.8
1996
Japanese Summers of a Filipino Fundoshias Himself
8.0
1991
A Movie Capitalas Self
6.0
1982
Shaman Warsas Shaman
1981
I am Blushingas Kidlat, the driver
9.0
1979
Perfumed Nightmareas Kidlat
7.2
1979
7.5
1974
The Enigma of Kaspar Hauseras Hombrecito, the Indian
7.3
Production & Directing (49)
2020
Kabunyan's Journey to LiwanagDirector
2019
JourneyDirector
6.0
2019
JourneyScreenplay
6.0
2006
2006
Roofs of the World! Unite!Director
2005
Our Film-Grimage to GuimarasDirector
2005
2005
Some More RiceDirector
6.0
2005
Some More RiceWriter
6.0
2003
Holy WoodDirector
2003
Holy WoodWriter
1996
8.0
1996
8.0
1996
Japanese Summers of a Filipino FundoshiDirector of Photography
8.0
1995
Celebrating the Year 2021, TodayDirector
1995
1995
Our Bomb Mission in HiroshimaDirector
1994
Why Is Yellow the Middle of the Rainbow?Director of Photography
6.3
1994
6.3
1994
6.3
1994
6.3
1992
Orbit 50: Letters to My 3 SonsDirector
1992
1991
1984
Memories of OverdevelopmentDirector
1984
1981
TurumbaDirector
6.2
1981
TurumbaWriter
6.2
1980
Yan Ki Made in HongkongWriter
1980
Yan Ki Made in HongkongDirector
1979
Perfumed NightmareDirector
7.2
1979
Perfumed NightmareEditor
7.2
1979
Perfumed NightmareWriter
7.2
1979
Perfumed NightmareProducer
7.2
1979
Perfumed NightmareDirector of Photography
7.2
1979
Perfumed NightmareCinematography
7.2
1979
7.2
1979
Perfumed NightmareStory
7.2
1979
Perfumed NightmareScreenplay
7.2
1979
Perfumed NightmareScript
7.2
1979
Who Invented The Yoyo? Who Invented The Moon Buggy?Cinematography
7.5
7.5
1979
Who Invented The Yoyo? Who Invented The Moon Buggy?Production Design
7.5
7.5
7.5