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Dec 28, 2023 · GomBurZa tells the story of priests Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora, whose trial and subsequent execution by the Spanish government made them martyrs of the then-nascent Philippine Revolution.
- 1| Sakay
- 2| Heneral Luna
- 3| Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral
- 4| Quezon’s Game
- 5| José Rizal
- 6| Supremo
- 7| Rizal SA Dapitan
- 8| El Presidente
- 9| Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
- 10| Lapu-Lapu
Present-day history books don’t go into much detail on the life and work of Macario Sakay, an ardent revolutionary once vilified as a mere bandit. Despite his vindication, Sakay’s name remains rather obscure among our list of revered heroes. He fought Andres Bonifacio in the Katipunan against the Spaniards throughout the revolution, and continued t...
When it comes to the most patriotic movies in the Philippines, there's no doubt that Heneral Lunais always a shoo-in. The historical film by Jerrold Tarog on the once-obscure figure, General Antonio Luna, ended up making over P240 million at the box office, with its budget of over P80 million. With stunning cinematography, vivid and sharp dialogue,...
The spinoff to the sleeper hit, Heneral Luna, Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral benefits from a budget that is said to be triple of its predecessor. The sequel picks up where the film left off, as it tells the story of the Boy General and his internal struggles as a young military leader. With a more somber mood than the brash tone of Luna, Goyo humanizes t...
Glossy historical films have taken precedent of late; it’s no surprise, then, that there would be one on the life of Manuel L. Quezon, President of the Philippine Philippine Commonwealth government. Set in 1938, Quezon’s Game focuses on the little-known historical account of President Quezon and other key figures who opened the doors for Jewish ref...
Millennials in the late ‘90s most likely remember being required to watch Jose Rizal in school. The three-hour picture directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya, starring Cesar Montano as the titular hero, was an ambitious undertaking for its time, qualifying as the most expensive Filipino film then with its whopping budget of P80 million. The result was a st...
The prominent Katipunan leader Andres Bonifacio likely trails behind Jose Rizal when it comes to the most famous national hero. It’s no surprise, then, that aside from Rizal, there have been considerable efforts to capture the revolutionary’s life on the big screen. Starring Alfred Vargas as the revolutionary, it’s another period piece of grand pro...
Although several movies have been made on Rizal’s life, something needs to be said about a film that chooses to dedicate its narrative on Rizal’s four-year exile in Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte. Written by Jose F. Lacaba, the film follows Rizal’s life in exile and how he adjusts to life in the small town. As a plus, the movie also focuses on his re...
His standing in local history may have some contention, but there’s no denying the prominence of General Emilio Aguinaldo, the first President of the Philippine Republic. A slick period piece, El Presidentestars Jeorge “ER” Estregan as Aguinaldo and is directed by Mark Meily. Visually, it’s a high-sheen blockbuster full of flair, polished cinematog...
This version of the life and times of the “Father of the Philippine Revolution” jumps between two timelines—the present-day depicting Daniel Padilla and Jasmine Curtis-Smith as classmates working on a history project, and the past where we get into the heat of the action with Robin Padilla as the Supremo. It presents a detailed account, from the ti...
It's been ages since we’ve seen an epic on the fierce Visayan warrior and ruler of Mactan, Lapu-Lapu. Lito Lapid’s 2002 version is the most recent effort, so far. Historical accuracy and narrative may be remiss in favor of a campier execution. But hey, you’re still treated to some old-school Lapid action, which could still be entertaining.
Apr 29, 2024 · An illuminating historical drama Gomburza is a Filipino period drama on Netflix that tells the story of the events that happened before the start of the struggle for independence in the Philippines. The film opens with a story about a priest, Hermano Pule, who started the secular priest in the country after he was turned down from joining the ...
The historical drama "Gomburza," directed and co-written by Pepe Diokno, stands as one of the most significant historical films in recent memory. It not only sheds light on the martyrdom of three secular priests but also traces the roots of the Philippine revolution and subsequently, the Filipino identity.
Dekada '70 is a 2002 Filipino historical drama film directed by Chito S. Roño and based on the 1983 novel of the same name by Lualhati Bautista. Set in the Philippines during the period of martial law under Ferdinand Marcos , the film follows the struggles of the middle-class Bartolome family.
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List of Philippine Historical Films and TV Series. Many scrolls and records of pre-colonial history of the Philippines were burnt or were already gone because of its age. Most of the historical movies below are depicting the Spanish Era (more than 300 years of governance).
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Dekada '70 (lit. '"The ’70s"') is a 2002 Filipino drama film directed by Chito S. Roño and it is based on the acclaimed novel by Filipino author, Lualhati Bautista. Set in the 1970s, the film stars Vilma Santos and Christopher De Leon as the husband-and-wife and parents to their five sons, all living in the clutches of the New Society.
