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A curated catalog website of Philippine classical and historical film where students, teachers, and film enthusiasts can learn about Philippine history through film.

Films on this site can be streamed on several streaming websites or can be watched at various independent cinemas in Manila. We showcase films that cover topics about human rights, family dynamics, colonialism, and many more. We also offer educational learning modules that can enrich your knowledge on Philippine history through historical inquiry.

You’ll discover that the Philippine film industry has a rich selection of historical film that any age can enjoy.

Mission

Keep the local film industry alive

By watching films legally, you’re supporting the thousands of cast and crew members of the film industry to earn what is rightfully theirs.

Independent Cinemas

Remember the Past

Enhance your knowledge about FIlipino culture and history. Films arranged by History Highlights depict events and time frames that happen in that era.

Historical Highlights

use film as cultural text

While films are not to be used as direct windows into the past akin to a lecture but it can be used as part of teaching through historical inquiry.

Modules

Contact Us

Sine Historya is an ongoing project and we are more than open to your suggestions!

  • Do you know more films that should be added?
  • Do you want to contribute to Sine Historya?
  • Do you have any suggestions for the design of this website?
  • Do you just want to drop a message to say hi?

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