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Philippine Daily Inquirer Arts and Books editor Lito B. Zulueta suggests that "By focusing on arguably the most rugged—and therefore the most dynamic—figure of the Philippine war against the American invaders, Jerrold Tarog’s 'Heneral Luna' revives the historical action movie and in effect, revitalizes two dormant genres—the action film ...
Nov 30, 2015 · One of the most expensive and highest-grossing Filipino films of all time, “Heneral Luna” is a rousing, warts-and-all portrait of Gen. Antonio Luna, the brilliant and brusque strategist whose...
Oct 30, 2015 · Heneral Luna: Directed by Jerrold Tarog. With John Arcilla, Arron Villaflor, Mon Confiado, Bing Pimentel. Set during the Philippine-American war, a short-tempered Philippine Revolutionary Army general faces an enemy more formidable than the American army: his own treacherous countrymen.
Summaries. Set during the Philippine-American war, a short-tempered Philippine Revolutionary Army general faces an enemy more formidable than the American army: his own treacherous countrymen.
Heneral Luna is a 2015 Filipino film directed by Jerrold Tarog that depicts the life of General Antonio Luna, a Filipino military leader who fought against American occupation. The film received critical acclaim for its cinematography, story, and acting.
“Heneral Luna” This is the main message of the film to me, because it is something we are still endemic to today. Unnecessary and mostly greedy leaders seek to rise to the top while altruistic leaders stay behind and they don't last long. You see, people who don't excel or strictly follow the law rarely get higher positions.
Aug 31, 2015 · Here’s a man who rides head first screaming into battle just to rile up his troops’ morale, but at the same time he is a one who can share warm moments and some banter with his mother. He is an antihero – the Wolverine of the Filipino insurrection.
Sep 10, 2015 · Jerrold Tarog’s Heneral Luna provides that essential middle ground. It is a film that is crafted with just enough meticulousness a reasonable budget can afford but does not pander to common...
Oct 12, 2015 · The Bottom Line. Tarog’s mission in reconstructing his country’s national narrative is pretty obvious, given the way he begins the film with an on-screen text stating how “bigger truths about the...
Apr 14, 2023 · Towards the end of the 19th century, Spanish colonial rule over the Philippines came to an end and the country gained its independence on June 12. Unwilling to face humiliation, Spain secretly sells the archipelago to the victorious Americans for $20 million during the Treaty of Paris.
