Project Gutenberg 2005-07-16 Public domain in the USA. 276 Rivera, Jose Maria 1882 Cinematografo Produced by Tamiko I. Camacho, Jerome Espinosa Baladad, Pilar Somoza and PG Distributed Proofreaders from page scans provided by University of Michigan. "Cinematografo" by Jose Maria Rivera is a Tagalog play that premiered in the early 20th century, specifically during the 1910s, that captures the cultural atmosphere of the Philippines during a time of significant social change. This one-act play explores various themes related to modernity, the influence of cinema on society, and commentaries on the behaviors and socio-economic challenges faced by the Filipino people. It provides insights into the dynamics of human relationships and societal expectations, using humor and satire to reflect on real-life issues. The storyline follows D. Tiburcio, who is preoccupied with his daily struggles and societal commentary, detailing his encounters with his servant Bruno and the various characters that portray the quirks of Filipino life. As the characters navigate their interactions, humorous misunderstandings unfold, particularly around the popularity of cinema and its impacts on morality and behavior. The play also delves into the concerns regarding the power of media, represented by cinema, in shaping perceptions and lifestyles in a rapidly changing world. Through its engaging dialogue and character dynamics, "Cinematografo" weaves a tapestry of Filipino culture, addressing both societal norms and the influence of external forces in local lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. tl Tagalog drama PL Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Category: Humour Category: Plays/Films/Dramas 121753 2025-06-07T06:54:34.399777 text/html 125851 2020-12-12T05:41:43 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 346379 2020-12-12T05:41:43 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 370624 2025-06-07T06:54:38.192757 application/epub+zip 370292 2025-06-07T06:54:35.046791 application/epub+zip 70000 2025-06-07T06:54:34.707771 application/epub+zip 441069 2025-06-07T06:54:40.832779 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 441084 2025-06-07T06:54:37.809768 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 143546 2022-09-08T04:40:07.623362 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 80634 2025-06-07T06:54:33.938790 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 80120 2020-12-12T05:41:43 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 31347 2020-12-12T05:41:43 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 18075 2025-06-07T06:54:40.980738 application/rdf+xml 24614 2025-06-07T06:54:34.785767 image/jpeg 3882 2025-06-07T06:54:34.745764 image/jpeg 349397 2025-06-07T06:54:34.430773 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog