It was well executed and conveyed the true essence of patriotism through a man who was imperfect but mostly misunderstood. General luna, the infamous filipino general with a temper as passionate as his feelings for his country. Antonio s melancholic guitar scene heneral luna 2015 this, for me, is the most personal of all scenes in the movie. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Jan 01, 2016 richley lee as heneral antonio luna singing pinoy ako. Apple dropped a new game of thrones season 5 trailer at its event the new season of.
The one terrible mistake that changed antonio lunas life forever. John arcilla, mon confiado, arron villaflor set during the philippineamerican war, a shorttempered filipino general faces an enemy more formidable than the american army. If someone like heneral luna creates a good track record, practices law abiding orders he can only get a plot of dethronement from people. The history behind the movie is a monograph based on an interview with dr. Did you know there are thousands of additional movies and shows you can watch by changing your netflix country. Support the filmmakers and cinema escapist by buying a copy of this movie with our amazon affiliate link.
When bae watches an episode of a show youve been watching together. Heneral luna made me experience something for the first time ever it made me feel both proud and ashamed to be filipino political dynasties. 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 the point that the resulting product ends up more like a. Heneral luna more than makes for these flaws though through its artistic components such as its beautiful score, wellcrafted cinematography, and, most especially, its fantastic rhythmic script. Directed by 1 writing credits 3 cast 28 produced by 6 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1 production design by 2 art direction by 1 set decoration by 1 makeup department 1 production management 2 art department 6. Dear all, this is simply to take this occasion, this profound moment in time, to thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for your patronage, for your support, especially to those whove been relentlessly plugging away on facebook or via social media, or by text, or even in. Robot season 1 2015 the shawshank redemption 1994 game of thrones season 6 2016 game of thrones season 5 2015 game of thrones season 4 2014 game of thrones season 3 20.
Rocha castjohn arcilla, mon confiado, arron villaflor storylineset during the philippineamerican war, heneral luna follows the life of one of philippine historys most brilliant soldier, general antonio luna. Not only did it become the highest grossing historical film in the country, but it also broke barriers in an industry that has long favored profitdriven, runofthemill films over. Heneral luna reminds audiences that history is, ultimately, a story about humanity, a story full of emotion and action, of successes and failures, of lessons learned and strong connections between the characters and the audiences. John arcilla, tila sinaniban habang ginagawa ang heneral luna abscbn entertainment. Nov 01, 2018 watch heneral luna 2015 on netflix in the united kingdom. 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. General luna is a 2015 filipino historical biopic film depicting general. John arcilla on irony in the life of general antonio luna and the people who killed him.
This week, my facebook feed was full of people encouraging others to watch the movie, to help it make bank because it deserves the attention and when i watched the film last friday, it was with a literally. Asked what element the quezon film will symbolize, tarog said. At first glance, one might mistake heneral luna as your runofthemill historical biopic that showcases a hero of yore whose bravery and passion unite his people in the face of dastardly. After fiery heneral luna, a quiet and introspective goyo. Juan luna in paris, a documentary by howie severino with english subtitles duration. Financial analysis of heneral luna 2015 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability.
Of course there were devices scattered throughout the entire plot to humanize the central character, but this is the most powerful of them all. Heneral luna profiles national hero general antonio luna and the philippineamerican war of the 1890s. Antonio luna, the brilliant and brusque strategist whose. Technically marvellous is the only way to describe the movies sound design from lunas table banging overpowering the raucous in a cabinet. Few days ago, i have the privilege to watch the movie and it never left me. Oct 28, 2015 heneral luna the movie 72,540 views 6. According to abramorama jerrold tarog s film is not only the biggest independent filipino release of all time but was so wellreceived that the countrys president asked the department of education to consider adding it to the school. 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. General luna is a 2015 filipino historical biopic film depicting general antonio lunas leadership of the philippine revolutionary army during the philippineamerican war. With john arcilla, arron villaflor, mon confiado, bing pimentel.
The cinematography, cast, writing is really wonderful and realistic, although the language used is not what i expected because it looks too modern. Set during the philippineamerican war, a shorttempered filipino general faces an enemy more formidable than the american army. A message from heneral lunas executive producer fernando ortigas and screenwriterproducer eduardo a. Hanggang wala nang bukas theme from heneral luna artist ebe dancel. Heneral luna is a great movie by itself, but what makes it stand out is how its gotten people talking and therein lies its success. Music from the film heneral luna excerpts soundcloud. Heneral luna wittily braved the prejudice of boring history films. Stream music from the film heneral luna excerpts, a playlist by jerrold tarog from desktop or your mobile device. A filipino general who believes he can turn the tide of battle in the philippineamerican war.
It was designed that way na iba ang experience this time and mas malawak kesa naman heneral luna 2. Starring john arcilla, epy quizon, paulo avelino, and arron villaflor. Productions, which takes its name from the philippineamerican war military directive, prominently referenced in the heneral luna film. Heneral luna would never be mistaken for more seriousminded arthouse material, but there are certainly less lively ways to be taught a history lesson. Jan 02, 2016 heneral luna 2015 tagalog movies star cinema part 2. Jose, author of the rise and fall of antonio luna, who details the real antonio luna from the institutionalized antonio persona being used by historians and in some educational establishments, public rituals, and cultural practices. 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. Antonios melancholic guitar scene heneral luna 2015 this, for me, is the most personal of all scenes in the movie. Heneral luna is not the first filipino movie based on historical events. The film, heneral luna, 2015 is a filipino historical biopic film about general antonio luna. Yes, heneral luna is now available on canadian netflix.
Heneral luna begs you to look beyond the stereotypes of both the man and the history that has been made around him. In 1942 during world war ii, emilio aguinaldo collaborated with the invading japanese. Luna was credited by the movie as being the countrys greatest general, and he did not deserve what he got in the end. Spiritual domain ling yu season 3 2017 spiritual domain ling yu season 3 2017 hd 720. Many funny excerpt from the movie portray our lack of discipline. With the success of the heneral luna movie, almost everybody knows by now the unparalleled patriotism of the man known as the fiery general of the filipinos. A well composed mise en scene, as a matter of fact. Watch heneral luna 2015 on netflix in the united kingdom. Sep 10, 2015 heneral luna wittily braved the prejudice of boring history films. Heneral luna philippines, 2015 by anthony kao, 9 may 16 00.
The thoughts on how accurate the depiction of our society was, the expose of all our flaws as filipinos. Many more stories similar to it remain to be told, and filipino audiences are waiting for someone to tell them. Not only did it become the highest grossing historical film in the country, but it also broke barriers in an industry that has long favored profitdriven, runofthemill films over potential movie classics. Heneral luna 2015 tagalog movies star cinema part 2. With its hilarity and candidness, the same as that of that thing called tadhana 2015, and the sincerity and gravitas found in jose rizal 1998, definitely you have to watch this epic masterpiece. General luna is a 2015 filipino historical biopic film depicting general antonio luna s leadership of the philippine revolutionary army during the philippineamerican war. Heneral luna as we all know rears a very emotional elicit of our hidden patriotic angst. Nov 30, 2015 one of the most expensive and highestgrossing filipino films of all time, heneral luna is a rousing, wartsandall portrait of gen. Heneral luna a message from heneral lunas executive. As an independent film, heneral luna had a limited marketing budget, resulting in relatively low sales in its first week. Oct 30, 2015 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. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. General luna, the crazy soldier with the crazy temper, and didnt care who he stepped on, as long as he got where he needed to be.
Amidst pacing problems, heneral luna manages to tell a compelling story allegorical and timely to present day supported by a fantastic script, an impassioned score, and inspired cinematography. It was well executed and conveyed the true essence of patriotism through a man. Bayan o sarili set during the philippineamerican war, a shorttempered filipino general faces an enemy more formidable than the american army. It is indeed one of the most beautiful movies ive ever seen. It arrived for online streaming on november 1, 2018. Ang heneral by jerrold tarog published on 201509t10. There arent that many, probably because most nations that villainize america usually have other things to worry about besides competing with the hollywood juggernaut. Antonio luna leads the fight for independence from the u. In the history volume named a question of heroes, author nick joaquin contends that despite lunas personal failings, mainly his cruelty and arrogance, his principles was truly nationalistic. Heneral luna, the sleeper hit of 2015, is the quintessential movie under this category. All in all, heneral luna is a must watch for every filipino. Sep 21, 2015 luna was credited by the movie as being the countrys greatest general, and he did not deserve what he got in the end. Rarely does a locallymade movie entertain and inspire you to think at the same time. Bts heneral luna by pong ignacio battle dress, filipino culture, philippines.
Goyo ang batang heneral movie teaser trailer jerrold tarog paulo avelino tba studios duration. The one terrible mistake that changed antonio lunas life. They dont get any form of promotion, they receive life threats. Directed by jerrold tarog and produced by artikulo uno productions, the film received critical acclaim from critics, praising its cinematography, writing, acting and plot. Nonton film bioskop online terbaru heneral luna 2015 sub indo. See more ideas about american war, filipino and film movie. Ngunit mas masakit tanggapin na hanggang ngayon ay hati pa rin tayong mga pilipino. As we all know, however, antonio luna was also just but a man prone to mistakesand his greatest moment of weakness undoubtedly came when he betrayed the katipunan.
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. Jul 11, 2015 goyo ang batang heneral movie teaser trailer jerrold tarog paulo avelino tba studios duration. One of the most expensive and highestgrossing filipino films of all time, heneral luna is a rousing, wartsandall portrait of gen. Music from the film heneral luna excerpts by jerrold tarog. Oct 19, 2015 with the success of the heneral luna movie, almost everybody knows by now the unparalleled patriotism of the man known as the fiery general of the filipinos. Richley lee as heneral antonio luna singing pinoy ako.
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