Angela Perez Alexandra is a 1986 Filipino drama film directed by Lino Brocka , one of the Philippines’ most acclaimed and socially conscious filmmakers. The film is notable for being one of the last major works of veteran actress Charito Solis and for launching the mainstream career of Snooky Serna in the title role. It is a classic example of the “star vehicle” melded with Brocka’s signature social realism.
During the mid-1980s, was a prominent actress in the Philippine "Starlet" and action-exploitation genres, frequently working with Seiko Films. angela perez alexandra 1986 movie
: Cristina Crisol, Roy Alvarez, Janice Jurado, and Liz Alindogan Director : Elwood Perez Writers : Enrique De Jesus and Iskho Lopez Critical and Audience Reception Angela Perez Alexandra is a 1986 Filipino drama
The film weaves between the grey, industrial landscapes of 1980s New York and the sun-drenched, melancholic alleys of Lisbon. The middle third of the movie, largely silent and featuring a breathtaking 12-minute sequence of Angela Perez simply walking through Lisbon while processing her discovery, has been called "mesmerizing" by the few film students who have analyzed it. During the mid-1980s, was a prominent actress in
: The film features Angela Perez as Alexandra, supported by Cristina Crisol (Cecille), Liza Lorena (Inay), Roy Alvarez, Jaime Fabregas (Mr. Cortez), and Val Sotto.
In a surprise announcement in late 2023, the Academy Film Archive revealed that a near-pristine interpositive print had been discovered in the estate of a deceased Portuguese film distributor. Working with the Langley family trust, the Archive announced a full 4K restoration of Alexandra , slated for a limited theatrical release and Criterion Collection streaming debut in late 2025.