Filipino filmmaker Brillante Mendoza recently brought more honor
to the Philippines for being knighted by the French government for his
contributions to the arts.
On his Facebook and Twitter accounts, Mendoza an image of the letter he received from the French Embassy in the Philippines informing him of the honor.
"This prestigious award is meant for your truly invaluable contribution in the field of arts," said the letter from French ambassador to the Philippines Gilles Garachon dated June 13.
Garachon also enclosed a letter from French culture minister Aurelie Filippetti formally informing Mendoza of his principal honorable distinction of the French Order of the Arts and Letters.
United States Ambassador to the Philippines Harry Thomas Jr. congratulated Mendoza on his award.
The award from the France Ministry of Culture and Communication is given to individuals in recognition of their great contribution to enriching France’s culture.
According to a report from a newscast of “News to Go” on Friday, Mendoza was bestowed the same recognition that other stars like George Clooney, Jude Law, and Clint Eastwood have received.
Before Mendoza, Philippine historian Ambeth Ocampo was also recognized by the ministry.
“It is really a privilege and a great honor to be a Filipino na bibigyan ka ng ganitong karangalan ng isang bansa lalong lalo na sa France na napaka taas nang tingin nila sa kanilang kultura at sa arts,” Mendoza said, adding that the recognition is also a win for the Filipino people.
He expressed hopes that other countries would pick up lessons from Philippine arts and culture.
According to the Internet Movie Database (IMDB), Brillantes was born in 1960 in San Fernando, Philippines.
IMDB cited at least 17 directorial works of Brillantes, including:
On his Facebook and Twitter accounts, Mendoza an image of the letter he received from the French Embassy in the Philippines informing him of the honor.
"This prestigious award is meant for your truly invaluable contribution in the field of arts," said the letter from French ambassador to the Philippines Gilles Garachon dated June 13.
Garachon also enclosed a letter from French culture minister Aurelie Filippetti formally informing Mendoza of his principal honorable distinction of the French Order of the Arts and Letters.
United States Ambassador to the Philippines Harry Thomas Jr. congratulated Mendoza on his award.
The award from the France Ministry of Culture and Communication is given to individuals in recognition of their great contribution to enriching France’s culture.
According to a report from a newscast of “News to Go” on Friday, Mendoza was bestowed the same recognition that other stars like George Clooney, Jude Law, and Clint Eastwood have received.
Before Mendoza, Philippine historian Ambeth Ocampo was also recognized by the ministry.
“It is really a privilege and a great honor to be a Filipino na bibigyan ka ng ganitong karangalan ng isang bansa lalong lalo na sa France na napaka taas nang tingin nila sa kanilang kultura at sa arts,” Mendoza said, adding that the recognition is also a win for the Filipino people.
He expressed hopes that other countries would pick up lessons from Philippine arts and culture.
According to the Internet Movie Database (IMDB), Brillantes was born in 1960 in San Fernando, Philippines.
IMDB cited at least 17 directorial works of Brillantes, including:
- 2013: Sapi (post-production)
- 2012: Thy Womb, I Captive
- 2011: 60 Seconds of Solitude in Year Zero, Quattro Hongkong 2 (segment "Purple"), Purple (short), Maalaala mo kaya (TV series), Tungkod (as Brillante Ma. Mendoza)
- 2010: Ayos Ka (short)
- 2009: Grandmother (as Brillante Ma. Mendoza), Kinatay (as Brillante Ma. Mendoza)
- 2008: Service (as Brillante Ma. Mendoza)
- 2007: Slingshot, Foster Child, Pantasya (as Dante Mendoza)
- 2006: Manoro (documentary), Summer Heat
- 2005: The Masseur
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