Kidlat Tahimik

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".

Kidlat Tahimik is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 32 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes First Light (2026), Bulakna (2025), Tata Picks Up the Landscape (2023), Lucid (2023), Japanese Summers of a Filipino Fundoshi (1996), Perfumed Nightmare (1979), Who Invented The Yoyo? Who Invented The Moon Buggy? (1979), The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser (1974).

The recorded credits span 1974 to 2026, including 32 movies and 0 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles.

This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.