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Kisapmata is a 1981 psychological drama film directed by Mike de Leon, written by de Leon and Clodualdo del Mundo Jr., and based on Nick Joaquin's 1968 article entitled "The House on Zapote Street".
It was a breakthrough film as it was the first major treatment of incest in Philippine cinema. The movie was both a critical and box-office success, establishing De Leon as one of the great directors of the new generation. The movie garnered 10 major awards in FAMAS, was presented in Cannes in the Director's Fortnight, and was adjudged by the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino as one of the 10 Best Films of the 1980s.
The film deals with some strong themes including incest, murder, suicide and parricide.
"Kisapmata" is a song performed by the Filipino rock band Rivermaya. Written by Rico Blanco and released on the band's second album Trip. It was the first single released on the album.
It was one of the famous Rivermaya songs on which the group's original frontman Bamboo Manalac sings lead vocals. This song is certainly radio-friendly. It was the first Rivermaya single after original guitarist Perf de Castro left. And the first guitar solo by Rico Blanco. The song starts with a guitar riff played and the chords on the intro were: D, E minor, A and G. The beat became faster on the chorus. After its second chorus, the song features a guitar solo. David Gonzales of Allmusic describes "Kisapmata" as 'pleasant and tuneful' and 'is less adventurous than much of the other material on Trip'.