There was once a golden age of Filipino music, when men wrote songs for the sole purpose of singing under the window at night to fearlessly declare their love for a woman. This practice and its music is called Harana. It had a strict sense of protocol, etiquette and a specific style of music. A once-important part of the Philippine social fabric, this custom along with its music - has long been forgotten.

    The Harana documentary film explores this custom and its music through the eyes of classical guitarist Florante Aguilar. Born and raised in the Philippines, as a young boy in the province of Cavite, Florante heard music and mythical stories spoken by his elders. Now living in the US and championing Filipino music - Florante travels back to the home country to search for and rediscover the last surviving practitioners of a long lost art - before its complete demise.

    Led by award winning director Benito Bautista, the riveting film contains a treasure trove of beautiful Filipino music awaiting to be rediscovered. Intent on preserving vanishing customs, the film rekindles a connection with the past before it is irrevocably lost, and portrays a side of the Philippines rarely ever seen on the screen. Featuring dazzling music and stunning cinematography, the film aims to capture many hearts and leave a lasting impression that will forever change the landscape of Filipino cinema.

Florante Aguilar
Writer and Producer

Benito Bautista
Director and Writer

Fides Enriquez
Producer

Emma Francisco
Assistant Director

Chuck Gutierrez
Editor

Rafael "Raffy" Magsaysay
Sound Recordist, Design and Editor

Peggy Peralta
Cinematographer

Reverie Rodelas
Production Manager/Assistant Sound Recordist

Studio:
New Art Media
Pacific Ethnographic 

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Genre: Documentary
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