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Celebrate national pride by catching these two Bayaniverse films in select theaters for a limited time
MANILA, Philippines – Award-winning films Heneral Luna and Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral, will be screened in select Metro Manila theaters starting June 12 in celebration of Independence Day.
Directed by Jerrold Tarog and produced by TBA Studios, the historical epics commemorate the lives of revolutionary Philippine-American War heroes who fought in the struggle for independence.
Heneral Luna (2015) is a biopic that centers on the life of Antonio Luna, an army general during the dawn of American occupation in the country. The film discusses a nation at war with itself and foreign foes and has sparked many viral moments online.
At the heart of the story is the rise and fall of the celebrated war hero, portrayed by John Arcilla. Heneral Luna has received critical acclaim, bagging Best Film and Best Actor at the 34th Luna Awards.
Meanwhile, Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral (2018) tells the story of Gregorio del Pilar, one of the youngest generals during the Philippine-American War. The story of Goyo has impacted many as it deals with the weight of responsibility mixed with the thrill of coming-of-age during a turning point of Philippine history. It highlights a young general’s rise into heroism and his untimely demise.
Like its prequel, it also won the 37th Luna Award for Best Film. The film is headlined by Paulo Avelino.
The two biopics will be screened on June 12 only in the following cinemas: Robinsons Galleria Ortigas, Robinsons Manila, Robinsons Antipolo, Shangri-La Red Carpet Cinema in Mandaluyong City, Fishermall Quezon City, Fishermall Malabon, and Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall in Cainta, Rizal.
Meanwhile, the screening will last from June 12 to 15 at SM Cinema North EDSA, SM Cinema Mall of Asia and SM Cinema Fairview. Ticket prices start at P150 in select theaters.
The two films’ return to the big screen comes just before the premiere of Quezon, the latest installment in Tarog’s “Bayaniverse.” Topbilled by Jericho Rosales, the film is set to hit local cinemas within the year.
Game of Thrones star Iain Glen has also joined the biopic’s cast as Governor-General Leonard Wood. – with reports from Mikay Tormon/Rappler.com
Mikay Tormon is a Rappler intern studying Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a Minor in Sociology at the Ateneo de Manila University.
