Noli Me Tángere (film)
Noli Me Tángere is a 1961 Philippine period drama film co-written and directed by Gerardo de León.Based on the 1887 novel of the same name by José Rizal, it stars Eduardo del Mar, Edita Vital, Johnny Monteiro, Oscar Keesee, Teody Belarmino, and Leopoldo Salcedo.[1][2] Filipino painter Carlos V. Francisco served as the production designer for Noli Me Tángere.[5][6] Manila Standard columnist Ariel Bocobo claimed that numerous audience members at the premiere were unable to fully appreciate the film due to "the swarm of giant mosquitoes which hungrily feasted on the moviegoers."[6] As part of the 150th anniversary celebration of José Rizal's birth, Noli Me Tángere was given a re-release in select SM Cinemas throughout the Philippines in June 2011.