Ishmael Bernal

Ishmael Bernal Trailers

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Ishmael Bernal was a Filipino film, stage and television director, actor and screenwriter. Noted for melodramas with feminist and moral themes, he directed many landmark Filipino films such as Pagdating sa Dulo (1971), Nunal sa Tubig (1976), Manila by Night (1980), Himala (1982), and Working Girls (1984). Bernal was declared a National Artist of the Philippines in 2001.

Most Popular Ishmael Bernal Trailers

Total trailers found: 58

Now and Forever Trailer (1973)

14 February 1973

Till Death Do Us Part Trailer (1972)

07 September 1972

Ito Ba Ang Ating Mga Anak? Trailer (1982)

26 March 1982

A motion picture about about a group of lost and confused youth.

Broken Marriage Trailer (1983)

02 September 1983

Trapped in a world of hectic schedules, pressure, and little time for each other, married couple Ellen and Rene decide to have a temporary separation.

Fridge Trailer (1984)

25 December 1984

The Delfin family moves to a new house after the husband migrates to Saudi Arabia for work. The family consists of Lorna, her daughter Virgie, their housekeeper Nelia, and the husband's lecherous nephew Dodong.

El Vibora Trailer (1972)

18 June 1972

A re-telling of Artemio Ricarte, a Filipino patriot who fought against the Spanish and later Americans.

Bilibid Boys Trailer (1981)

16 January 1981

=The movie portrays seven wayward men who suffer within the walls of the national penitentiary. They serve their sentences as if they are living their regular free, luxurious lives outside the cold bars of the prison, in open air, able to go where they want when they want.

Zoom, Zoom, Superman! Trailer (1973)

24 August 1973

A Filipino parody film of DC's Superman in three segments directed by different directors.

Storm Surge! Trailer (1971)

01 September 1971

Six beautiful people caught in a deluge of their own raw passions unleashed.

Visions Cinema: Film in the Philippines - A Report by Tony Rayns Trailer (1983)

28 September 1983

Film critic Tony Rayns interviews Lino Brocka and other prominent Filipino filmmakers.

Ah, Ewan! Basta sa Maynila Pa Rin Ako! Trailer (1970)

20 July 1970

A 1970 Philippine film directed by Eddie Rodriguez featuring Ishmael Bernal's first writing credit.

Bakit May Pag-ibig Pa? Trailer (1979)

15 May 1979

This drama offers a rare chance to compare the styles of two major Filipino filmmakers. The first episode is about a chance encounter between a spirited ex-nun and a dispirited architect played by Nora Aunor and Christopher de Leon.

Bad Example: I Have Seven Wives Trailer (1974)

01 November 1974

A 1974 film from Ishmael Bernal about a man with seven wives.

Scotch on the Rocks to Remember, Black Coffee to Forget Trailer (1976)

01 January 1976

A lost film from Ishmael Bernal, originally released in 1976.

Galawgaw Trailer (1982)

12 March 1982

The life of tomboy tricycle driver Olga gets thrown for a loop when she collides with the rich Truman, who then makes it his mission to win her heart.

Boy Kodyak Trailer (1979)

23 February 1979

Boy Kodyak is detective Teo Rosa, a young plainclothesman still embued with idealism. When he finds out that a small-time punk named Rogel is fighting the syndicate, he decides to track him down, both to arrest and to support.

Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga Trailer (1975)

17 October 1975

Amy must choose between two men, Vic, her ex-husband who suddenly disappeared, or William, her present husband who can provide everything she needs.

At the Top Trailer (1971)

10 June 1971

A stripper and taxi driver are fished out of poverty and anonymity by a commercial film director. The obsession with success forces them to affect images as movie stars, which suppress and eventually destroy them as persons and lovers.

Mahal Kita, Walang Iba Trailer (1992)

21 April 1992

Opposites attract when Trixie, a spoiled rich brat, asks Alex, a hardworking taxi driver, to be her boyfriend to appease her grandfather.

To Live Another Day Trailer (1989)

23 February 1989

A determined single parent, she manages to raise a child while remaining successful in her career as an advertising executive.

Brocka x Bernal Trailer (2024)

08 August 2024

A documentary on the life and work of National Artists Lino Brocka and Ishmael Bernal.

The Graduates Trailer (1986)

03 April 1986

Follows a group of young adults as they navigate life after college.

An Affair Trailer (1982)

02 July 1982

In a time in the Philippines when the concept of divorce does not exist, a young woman has an affair with a married man.

Menor de Edad Trailer (1979)

01 March 1979

A group of high school students navigate their lives and loves in this ensemble film from Ishmael Bernal.

Pleasure Trailer (1979)

23 November 1979

Ishmael Bernal's caustic drama about kept mistresses.

Working Girls 2 Trailer (1987)

22 July 1987

In this sequel, which assumes a more political bent, are blue-collar workers, salesladies, and common laborers.

Tisoy! Trailer (1977)

30 April 1977

Tisoy is a bohemian balikbayan searching for his father. He gets help from his friends as they scour the immaculately clean Metro Manila as well as reunite with his high school sweetheart.

Anna Karenina: Babaing Hiwalay sa Asawa Trailer (1976)

12 November 1976

A woman recently separated from her politician husband has an affair with a male friend.

Sleeping Dragon Trailer (1975)

24 April 1975

A martial arts film co-directed by Ishmael Bernal and released in 1975.

Isang Gabi sa Iyo... Isang Gabi sa Akin Trailer (1978)

23 June 1978

A story between two women sharing the same man.

Good Morning, Sunshine Trailer (1980)

01 February 1980

This musical-drama revolves around a widower who lived in the US with his only daughter. They returned to the Philippines, where his late wife grew up.

Walang Katapusang Tag-araw Trailer (1977)

24 December 1977

Walang Katapusang Tag-araw focuses on two strong-willed women, Matilde and Binyang, who clawed themselves up, in almost simultaneous and parallel ascent to the good life.

Manila by Night Trailer (1980)

28 November 1980

The hidden nightlife of ordinary people living in Manila unveils. Lovers and families conflict with each other as they live on the streets, which are rampant with drugs and prostitution.

Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko Trailer (1975)

28 March 1975

A Filipino aristocrat loves his wife but he has a little fun with a chorus girl.

Salawahan Trailer (1979)

21 September 1979

A witty sex comedy about two young cousins who trade places for their courtship strategies which end up hilarious.

A Speck in the Water Trailer (1976)

05 August 1976

Ferry owner Benjamin has a regular passenger, Chedeng, who is studying to become a midwife. Chedeng has a friend and neighbour, Maria, and without either of them knowing about it they both have a relationship with Benjamin.

Working Girls Trailer (1984)

07 June 1984

Women cope with various problems while earning a living in the city.

Miracle Trailer (1982)

25 December 1982

When plain orphan Elsa begins having visions of the Virgin Mary, the rest of the residents of her isolated village find themselves questioning their own beliefs and values.

Vein Wound Trailer (1980)

17 October 1980

A provincial son who just finished law school embarked on becoming a successful man, even if it means leaving behind his former life and seducing a woman beyond his means.

Will I Always Be a Woman? Trailer (1978)

20 October 1978

Virginal Ninay becomes a woman as an object of desire for liberation, but she's confused about her gender.

Wating Trailer (1994)

21 April 1994

The first team-up of Richard Gomez and Carmina Villaruel, playing Ardo and Rosel in this action flick, which is at the same time Ishmael Bernal's last film that is an attack on the religious establishment.

Wild Flower Trailer (1976)

14 February 1976

An innocent young woman who sells flowers in a small-town cabaret frequented by down-and-out prostitutes is lusted after by the son of a school principal, played by Anita Linda.

Smouldering Tears Trailer (1988)

17 July 1988

A scheme of two sisters fell through when the one falls for the other's estranged husband.

Shake, Rattle & Roll Trailer (1984)

25 December 1984

An anthology of three violent stories: three friends perform Spirit of the Glass and discover a tragic love triangle; a refrigerator seems to be 'alive'; and a teenager who courts a barrio lass without his knowledge that this lass is a monster, which eventually causes chaos to his family.

Envy Trailer (1987)

16 October 1987

The story follows Angeli, an orphan girl raised by a wealthy widower, Diony. Angeli's hardships as a child left her to be a possessive and selfish woman.

You Are Mine Trailer (1978)

08 December 1978

Horticulturist Teresita and Rex, a skydiving enthusiast and passenger jeep manufacturer, have been together for five years.

Pabling Trailer (1981)

17 July 1981

A playboy and a simple girl from the provinces try to make it in the big city.

Wrenched From Heaven Trailer (1985)

06 June 1985

A woman is thinking of abortion, against her firm faith and family's wants.

Himala Ngayon Trailer (2012)

04 December 2012

A 2012 documentary about the making and the legacy of the 1982 drama masterpiece directed by Ishmael Bernal that ended up being one of the greatest Asian films of all time.

Gamitin Mo Ako Trailer (1985)

23 May 1985

A young woman and her mother fight over one man in this dramatic film about three people who genuinely love each other yet express their affection the wrong way.

Girlfriend Trailer (1980)

23 May 1980

A girl is torn between two lovers: the one she loves, and the one she cannot resist.

I Can't Forget You Trailer (1982)

16 July 1982

Celia, a daughter of a housekeeper of the Regattas, finds an unknown man- Edwin - in one of their huts.

Si Popeye, Atbp Trailer (1973)

22 December 1973

Si Popeye, atbp (Popeye etc.) is an unofficial Popeye film released in the Philippines in 1973. A live-action film, it consists of three stories: Episode 1: "Popeye", Episode 2: "Dracula" and Episode 3: "Dyango".

Bomba Bernal Trailer (2025)

15 January 2025

"This is not a film by Khavn". Bomba Bernal is the hardcore pornographic bomb handjobbed in the hidden love-hotels of Philippine cinematographic history detonated by the satirical deep throat of one of the greatest 20th century Filipino filmmakers, Ishmael Bernal (1938-1996).

Inspiration Trailer (1972)

27 May 1972

Gina, a pleasant and witty young lady and Danny a suave, attractive young lad live parallel lives nurtured by single parents.

Annie Batungbakal Trailer (1979)

14 September 1979

The story of Annie Batungbakal, who dances in a disco bar.

Ishmael Bernal - Truth and Dare Trailer (1993)

01 January 1993

Portrait of director Ishmael Bernal.

Dalawang Pugad... Isang Ibon Trailer (1977)

07 October 1977

A fashion model is torn between two men: her young boyfriend who is a self-centered fashion model and an older married man who is estranged from his domineering wife.