President emilio aguinaldo to support the military efforts of general luna. Critiques claim that the industry is a far cry from the golden era that it used to be on. Apolinario mabini vs general luna inquirer opinion. One unacquainted with philippine history might be forgiven for thinking after seeing the movie that, after luna died, the remote emilio aguinaldo all but surrendered to the americans. Jose rizal, andres bonifacio and emilio aguinaldo the philippines most famous heroes, but actually they arent the only heroes we know, and not all the truth are stated in the books. Manila general emilio aguinaldo, the first president of the republic of the philippines, has been dead over half a century now, but the debate about him and his role in philippine history is very much alive, especially after the release of the film heneral luna. Support the filmmakers and cinema escapist by buying a copy of this movie. Weve made some important changes to adding work, chapter, and series cocreators.
It made me so proud of knowing some of the people who worked on this movie. Jeorge er estregan as general emilio aguinaldo, cristine reyes as hilaria del rosario aguinaldo, nora aunor as maria agoncillo aguinaldo, cesar montano as andres bonifacio, christopher. Heneral luna the philppines foreignlanguage oscar hopeful is a rousing historical epic set during the philippineamerican war. It won third prize at the fdcps kasaysayan historical scriptwriting contest in july of 2010. The film heneral luna is based on whirlwinds of dust. If you watch this, i highly recommend engaging with filipino commentators and critics. Music from the film heneral luna excerpts by jerrold.
A number of historians have noted that the films portrayal of emilio aguinaldo is more negative than it thought to be by. I will not tell the story of the movie heneral luna. Luna comes out as a ruthless killer with an obey or i. General antonio luna, as he leads the revolutionary army of president emilio aguinaldo at the time when filipinos were at the crossroad of finding their identity during the philippineamerican war.
Philippine history and architecture macario sakay full movie. Heneral luna would never be mistaken for more seriousminded arthouse material, but there are certainly less lively ways to be taught a history. Aguinaldo descendant says antonio luna not assassinated. Set during the philippineamerican war, heneral luna follows the life of one of philippine historys most. It showed that sometimes, loyalty and principle dont necessarily go hand in hand, also shown by his determination to do his job, which, unfortunately, was also to be fiercely loyal to the president, emilio aguinaldo. Tired from traveling over 100 kilometers from his base in bayambang, he was understandably upset to be told that the president had left earlier in the day. But little does he know that he faces a greatest threat to the countrys revolution against the invading americans. Please read if you want to allow others to invite your account to collaborate on cocreated items. In all probability, luna was referring to society and social classes and class interest. The mothers behind luna and aguinaldo part 1 of 2 parts. Luna was to attend a council of war called by general emilio aguinaldo. Antonio luna arrived in the kumbento of cabanatuan for a meeting with emilio aguinaldo.
Second time that john arcilla appears in a historical movie that has antonio luna as character. Antonio luna, the disciplinarian and temperamental commander of the philippine revolutionary forces. On june 5, 1899, general antonio luna was killed in the plaza of a rectory in cabanatuan, nueva ecija. But in fact aguinaldo continued to lead the nascent republic in its war of resistance against the us military.
Ang pangulo is a 2012 historical biopic film written and directed by mark meily about the life of general emilio aguinaldo, the first president of the philippine republic. Jose rizal, andres bonifacio, gregorio del pilar, and emilio aguinaldo are just some of our heroes in the philippines. Ang batang heneral is a movie that shows the human side of famed and glorified heroes. Sakay remained in the field even after the capture of president emilio aguinaldo and the fall of the first philippine republic. The fall of antonio luna, an original screen play written by henry francia and e. Luna was met by felipe buencamino, with whom he had. Starring john arcilla, epy quizon, paulo avelino, and arron villaflor. He said the reason behind heneral antonio luna s death relies on a telegram he allegedly received, which summons him to meet president emilio aguinaldo in cabanatuan. Little does he know that certain elements in the army are loyal only to president emilio aguinaldo mon confiado, and question general lunas.
Awardwinning director jerrold tarog sana dati, senior year, confessional was looking for a story about the filipino hero general antonio luna, and. Aguinaldo was head of the revolutionary forces that proclaimed philippine independence from spain on june 12, 1898 in kawit, cavite. They say that the philippine movie industry was on the brink of dying because movie producers were brewing up the same recipe of romanticcomedies, horrorsuspense and slapstick movies every year. Heneral luna is not the first filipino movie based on historical events. Heneral luna is a 2015 filipino historical biopic film depicting general antonio luna s leadership of the philippine revolutionary army during the philippineamerican war. Release general luna in best quality with movie summary a filipino general who believes he can turn the tide of battle in the philippineamerican war. Heneral luna is a historical film about one of the philippines greatest generals. Set during the philippineamerican war, heneral luna follows the life of one of philippine historys most brilliant military men, general antonio luna, as he tries to lead his countrymen against colonial masters new and old, and to rise above their own raging disputes to fulfill the promise of the philippine revolution.
The movie earned at least p200 million in the boxoffice, and its producers this year released a followthrough, a biopic of gen. Perhaps, the most positive outcome that heneral luna brought about is that interest in history has been spurred, specifically on the philippineamerican war. Regionalism and insubordination mar the unity of the fighting forces. I enjoyed watching the movie i cant believe that this movie didnt become the best film, but at least they become 2nd runner up, that means most of the people here in the philippines enjoyed this film because its about emilio aguinaldo the first president here in the philippines, i cannot say anymore about this film but im gonna tell this that this movie is worth watching and you will. Antonio luna leads the fight for independence from the u. In the movie, felicidad was mistaken as goyos girlfriend because of this. Movies like heneral luna and goyo are effective ways to present philippine history to a wider audience. It was written, directed, edited, and scored by jerrold tarog, and is a sequel to the 2015 film heneral luna. General antonio luna was killed by aguinaldos men in. Based on the final years of antonio luna, a europeaneducated. Music from the film heneral luna excerpts by jerrold tarog published on 201509t10.
The discovery of this primary source is momentousconfirms the link of emilio aguinaldo to antonio luna s death. Antonio luna, the brilliant and brusque strategist whose command of troops. Set during the philippineamerican war, heneral luna follows the life of one of philippine historys most brilliant soldier, general antonio luna, as he tries to lead his countrymen against colonial masters new and old, and to rise above their own raging disputes to. Heneral luna yify movies watch online download torrents.
Ginusto ni luna na bumitiw sa kanyang pwesto ngunit ayaw ito tanggapin ni aguinaldo at mabini. The current box office sensation is jerrold tarrogs heneral luna, a movie about gen. Home philippine history code blogs potpourri blogs today in philippine history, june 5, 1899, general antonio luna was killed by aguinaldo s men in cabanatuan. Release general luna in high definition format with movie summary a filipino general who believes he can turn the tide of battle in the philippineamerican war. Heneral luna is insistent on fighting for freedom, but some of his cabinet colleagues around the planning table with president emilio aguinaldo mon confiado prefer to compromise with the enemy. A filipino general who believes he can turn the tide of battle in the philippineamerican war. Aguinaldo could not have been responsible for luna s death, wrote filipino historian teodoro agoncillo in malolos. Ang batang heneral, also known simply as goyo, is a 2018 philippine historical epic film starring paulo avelino as the titular boy general, gregorio del pilar, who died during the historic battle of tirad pass in the philippineamerican war.
Because it was very clear to luna that the main enemy was the american invaders. Heneral luna was made under the direction of jerrold tarog with the production of. A critique on the film heneral luna i think too much. Luna was revived after the 2015 hit movie heneral luna depicted the. From an american perspective, heneral luna may not be much of a film, but its a fascinating artifact. General luna is a 2015 filipino historical biopic film depicting general antonio luna s leadership of the philippine revolutionary army during the philippineamerican war. That is, even if in the film, it was shown that mabini advised aguinaldo to support luna despite his attitude because at least, there is something that is being done. Stream music from the film heneral luna excerpts, a playlist by jerrold tarog from desktop or your mobile device. Heneral luna dissects the problems of the biopic, abandons the great man of history perspective, and adds a layer of ambiguity to the story of the philippines. Ang ibang heneral naman tulad ni gregorio del pilar ay tumungo na panorte. It is an apparent that the film is trying to portray the lack of funding that luna is receiving from the government for his programs. But it is the first filipino historical movie i have seen perhaps there are others of which i am not aware that avoids the pitfall of other similar filmsthat of sacrificing storytelling techniques to.
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