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José Rizal (film)

March 13, 2023

José Rizal is a 1998 Philippine historical drama film directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya and starring Cesar Montano as José Rizal. The film was based on the true story of Filipino patriot José Rizal, who was imprisoned under the Spanish colonization and tells Rizal's story until the final day of his execution.

José Rizal
Directed byMarilou Diaz-Abaya
Screenplay by
Produced by
StarringCesar Montano
CinematographyRody Lacap
Edited by
  • Jess Navarro
  • Manet Dayrit
Music byNonong Buencamino
Production
company
Distributed byGMA Films[a]
Release dates
Running time
175 minutes
CountryPhilippines
Languages
Budget₱80 million (estimated)
Box office₱125 million

At the time of its release, it was the most expensive film in the history of Filipino cinema with a budget of over ₱80 million. The film was an official entry to the 1998 Metro Manila Film Festival, swept most of the nominations with seventeen awards, making it the first film with the most MMFF award wins.

Plot

José Rizal is imprisoned in Fort Santiago due to his dissident activities. Meanwhile, in a small Balintawak field, Andrés Bonifacio and his fellow secret organization, the Katipunan, commence the uprising against the tyranny created by the Spaniards by tearing their cédulas as a sign of freedom from Spanish slavery.

Soon, a first lieutenant of the Artillery, Luis Taviel de Andrade, visits Rizal. Taviel de Andrade does not waste time to study carefully Rizal's case. In just a short period, Rizal and Taviel captured each other's sympathy and eventually became friends as they had usual meetings in Rizal's cell in Fort Santiago. Taviel was even able to celebrate Christmas with Rizal in the cell where they drink and sing together. In addition, Governor General Ramón Blanco also sympathizes with Rizal's cause but is later secretly ousted by corrupt Spanish officials and Manila's archbishop, who replace him with Camilo de Polavieja.

Flashbacks of Rizal's life are shown, from his childhood to his education, until his professional life as a doctor. He soon begins writing his two novels Noli Me Tángere and El Filibusterismo, which are then published. In addition, key scenes from the two novels are also shown.

After Christmas, Rizal was sent to the Real Audiencia, the colonial court of appeal, to hear the trial against him. Soon after, the magistrates decided to condemn him to the firing squad on the 30th of the morning in Luneta.

On the night before the execution, Rizal hallucinates, seeing his alter ego—protagonist, "Simoun" (the former Crisostomo Ibarra), from his second book, El Filibusterismo, tempting him to change the climax of the novel.

On the morning of his execution, his kin receives a small alcohol stove (not a gas lamp as commonly portrayed) from his cell containing the last poem "Mi último adiós". Stopping at the place of execution facing the rising sun, Rizal requests the authorities for him to face the firing squad, but the request is denied. Calm and without haste, he requests to have his head spared instead and the captain agrees. At the moment the firing squad aims at his back, he utters his final words: Consummatum est ("It is done").

In the events following Rizal's execution, members of the Katipunan begin their armed uprising, completely catching the Spanish forces off guard, seizing their mounts, munitions, and rifles. After that, the organization captures a church and the members execute the friars in an act of vengeance. Later that night, Bonifacio and his top generals meet in their headquarters to plan a new offensive seeking to capture ten towns in one week from the Spaniards. As Bonifacio continues speaking, the camera pans to Rizal's picture at the wall of his headquarters before revealing Rizal's hat which sat by the shores of Manila Bay, concluding with the text of events that transpired after his death.

Cast

Main cast

Rizal's family

The Spaniards

The Dominicans

The Jesuits

  • Chiqui Xerxes-Burgos as Father José Villaclara, S.J.
  • Shelby Payne as Father Estanislao March, S.J.
  • Minco Fábregas as Father Francisco de Paula Sanchez, S.J.

Other friars

  • Ogie Juliano as Padre Rodríguez
  • Jon Achával as Friar 1
  • Cloyd Robinson as Friar 2
  • Marco Zabaleta as Friar 3

The Filipinos

The Filipino propagandists

Noli Me Tángere and El Filibusterismo characters

Other characters

  • Jesús Díaz as ophthalmology professor in Spain
  • Karl Meyer as a Belgian printer
  • LJ Moreno as Josephine Bracken's companion

Production

Background

In 1994, there were efforts to produce a Hollywood feature film based on the life of José Rizal led by director Cirio H. Santiago, then the head of the Film Development Foundation of the Philippines, with the approval of President Fidel V. Ramos. Actors who were reportedly considered for the project included Andy Garcia as Rizal, Winona Ryder as Josephine Bracken, and Sharon Cuneta as Leonor Rivera, with Jonathan Demme as director, though the project did not come to fruition.[1]

Release

The series was released in DVD-format and VCD format by GMA Records Home Video and distributed by Viva Video.

Accolades

The film has been screened and run in the competition in different film festivals worldwide and included in the Official Selection for Panorama at the Berlin International Film Festival (1998). It also won 2nd runner-up in the Audience Award of the Toronto Filmfest and the Chicago International Film Festival.[citation needed]

See also

References

  1. ^ Japitana, Norma (June 8, 1994). "Andy Garcia, Winona Ryder may star in Rizal pic". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 19. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  • Tenth Anniversary of Jose Rizal Film

Notes

  1. ^ Currently, the film studio was renamed to GMA Pictures in 2019.

External links

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Jose Rizal is a 1998 Philippine historical drama film directed by Marilou Diaz Abaya and starring Cesar Montano as Jose Rizal The film was based on the true story of Filipino patriot Jose Rizal who was imprisoned under the Spanish colonization and tells Rizal s story until the final day of his execution Jose RizalDirected byMarilou Diaz AbayaScreenplay byRicky Lee Jun Lana Peter Ong LimProduced byGilberto Duavit Jr Felipe Gozon Menardo JimenezStarringCesar MontanoCinematographyRody LacapEdited byJess NavarroManet DayritMusic byNonong BuencaminoProductioncompanyGMA FilmsDistributed byGMA Films a Release datesJune 12 1998 1998 06 12 as part of the Philippine Centennial celebrations December 25 1998 1998 12 25 Metro Manila Film Festival Running time175 minutesCountryPhilippinesLanguagesEnglish Filipino Spanish GermanBudget 80 million estimated Box office 125 millionAt the time of its release it was the most expensive film in the history of Filipino cinema with a budget of over 80 million The film was an official entry to the 1998 Metro Manila Film Festival swept most of the nominations with seventeen awards making it the first film with the most MMFF award wins Contents 1 Plot 2 Cast 2 1 Main cast 2 2 Rizal s family 2 3 The Spaniards 2 4 The Dominicans 2 5 The Jesuits 2 6 Other friars 2 7 The Filipinos 2 8 The Filipino propagandists 2 9 Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo characters 2 10 Other characters 3 Production 3 1 Background 4 Release 5 Accolades 6 See also 7 References 8 Notes 9 External linksPlot EditJose Rizal is imprisoned in Fort Santiago due to his dissident activities Meanwhile in a small Balintawak field Andres Bonifacio and his fellow secret organization the Katipunan commence the uprising against the tyranny created by the Spaniards by tearing their cedulas as a sign of freedom from Spanish slavery Soon a first lieutenant of the Artillery Luis Taviel de Andrade visits Rizal Taviel de Andrade does not waste time to study carefully Rizal s case In just a short period Rizal and Taviel captured each other s sympathy and eventually became friends as they had usual meetings in Rizal s cell in Fort Santiago Taviel was even able to celebrate Christmas with Rizal in the cell where they drink and sing together In addition Governor General Ramon Blanco also sympathizes with Rizal s cause but is later secretly ousted by corrupt Spanish officials and Manila s archbishop who replace him with Camilo de Polavieja Flashbacks of Rizal s life are shown from his childhood to his education until his professional life as a doctor He soon begins writing his two novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo which are then published In addition key scenes from the two novels are also shown After Christmas Rizal was sent to the Real Audiencia the colonial court of appeal to hear the trial against him Soon after the magistrates decided to condemn him to the firing squad on the 30th of the morning in Luneta On the night before the execution Rizal hallucinates seeing his alter ego protagonist Simoun the former Crisostomo Ibarra from his second book El Filibusterismo tempting him to change the climax of the novel On the morning of his execution his kin receives a small alcohol stove not a gas lamp as commonly portrayed from his cell containing the last poem Mi ultimo adios Stopping at the place of execution facing the rising sun Rizal requests the authorities for him to face the firing squad but the request is denied Calm and without haste he requests to have his head spared instead and the captain agrees At the moment the firing squad aims at his back he utters his final words Consummatum est It is done In the events following Rizal s execution members of the Katipunan begin their armed uprising completely catching the Spanish forces off guard seizing their mounts munitions and rifles After that the organization captures a church and the members execute the friars in an act of vengeance Later that night Bonifacio and his top generals meet in their headquarters to plan a new offensive seeking to capture ten towns in one week from the Spaniards As Bonifacio continues speaking the camera pans to Rizal s picture at the wall of his headquarters before revealing Rizal s hat which sat by the shores of Manila Bay concluding with the text of events that transpired after his death Cast EditMain cast Edit Cesar Montano as Jose Rizal Dominic Guinto as young Jose Rizal Chin Chin Gutierrez as Josephine Bracken Mickey Ferriols as Leonor RiveraRizal s family Edit Ronnie Lazaro as Francisco Mercado Gloria Diaz as Teodora Alonso Pen Medina as Paciano Mercado Ping Medina as young Paciano Gina Alajar as Saturnina Rizal Tanya Gomez as Narcisa Rizal Tess Dumpit as Maria Rizal Irma Adlawan as Lucia Rizal Angie Castrence as Josefa Rizal Rowena Basco as Trinidad Rizal Kaye Marie June Congmon as Soledad Rizal The Spaniards Edit Bon Vibar as Governor General Ramon Blanco Subas Herrero as Lt Enrique de Alcocer Tony Mabesa as Governor General Camilo de Polavieja Alexis Santaren as Col Francisco Olive Archie Adamos as Col Olive s aide Ryan Eigenmann as Fernando Spanish classmate at UST Jaime Fabregas as Luis Taviel de Andrade The Dominicans Edit Peque Gallaga as Archbishop Bernardino Nozaleda O P Tony Carreon as a Dominican friar Gomburza execution Fritz Infante as a Dominican friar professor at UST The Jesuits Edit Chiqui Xerxes Burgos as Father Jose Villaclara S J Shelby Payne as Father Estanislao March S J Minco Fabregas as Father Francisco de Paula Sanchez S J Other friars Edit Ogie Juliano as Padre Rodriguez Jon Achaval as Friar 1 Cloyd Robinson as Friar 2 Marco Zabaleta as Friar 3The Filipinos Edit Jhong Hilario as Rizal s prison servant Gardo Versoza as Andres Bonifacio Marco Sison as Pio Valenzuela Joel Lamangan as a gobernadorcillo Nanding Josef as Antonio Rivera Pocholo Montes as Justiniano Aquino Cruz Bhey Vito as Don Doroteo Onjungco Kidlat Tahimik as a guest La Liga Filipina meeting Toto Natividad as a Katipunan benefactor The Filipino propagandists Edit Dennis Marasigan as Marcelo H del Pilar Mon Confiado as Mariano Ponce Gregg de Guzman Eddie Aquino Manolo Barrientos Rolando Inocencio Gilbert Onida Jim Pebanco Troy Martino Kokoy Palma Richard Merck Jess Evardone Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo characters Edit Joel Torre as Crisostomo Ibarra Simoun Monique Wilson as Maria Clara Nonie Buencamino as Elias Roeder Camanag as Basilio Richard Quan as Isagani Cristobal Gomez as Padre Damaso Other characters Edit Jesus Diaz as ophthalmology professor in Spain Karl Meyer as a Belgian printer LJ Moreno as Josephine Bracken s companionProduction EditBackground Edit In 1994 there were efforts to produce a Hollywood feature film based on the life of Jose Rizal led by director Cirio H Santiago then the head of the Film Development Foundation of the Philippines with the approval of President Fidel V Ramos Actors who were reportedly considered for the project included Andy Garcia as Rizal Winona Ryder as Josephine Bracken and Sharon Cuneta as Leonor Rivera with Jonathan Demme as director though the project did not come to fruition 1 Release EditThe series was released in DVD format and VCD format by GMA Records Home Video and distributed by Viva Video Accolades Edit1998 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Picture Best Actor Cesar Montano Best Director Marilou Diaz Abaya Best Supporting Actor Jaime Fabregas Best Supporting Actress Gloria Diaz Best Screenplay Ricky Lee Jun Lana and Peter Ong Lim Best Original Story Ricky Lee Jun Lana and Peter Ong Lim Best Cinematography Rody Lacap Best Editing Jess Navarro and Manet Dayrit Best Sound Production Mike Idioma Best Production Design Leo Abaya Best Special Effects Mark Ambat of Optima Digital Best Makeup Denni Yrastorza Tan Best Musical Score Nonong Buencamino Best Movie Theme Song Nonong Buencamino for Awit ni Maria Clara Best Festival Float Gatpuno Antonio J Villegas Cultural Awards 1999 FAMAS Awards Best Picture Best Actor Cesar Montano Best Director Marilou Diaz Abaya Best Supporting Actor Jaime Fabregas Best Cinematography Rody Lacap Best Editing Jess Navarro and Manet A Dayrit Best Movie Theme Song Nonong Buencamino for Awit ni Maria Clara Best Musical Direction Nonong Buencamino Best Production Design Leo Abaya Best Screenplay Ricardo Lee Jun Lana and Peter Ong Lim Best Special Effects Rolando Santo Domingo 1999 Gawad Urian Awards Best Direction Marilou Diaz Abaya Best Cinematography Rody Lacap Best Music Nonong Buencamino Best Production Design Leo Abaya Best Sound Albert Michael Idioma Best Supporting Actor Jaime Fabregas 1999 Star Awards for Movies Movie of the Year Actor of the Year Cesar Montano Director of the Year Marilou Diaz Abaya Supporting Actor of the Year Jaime Fabregas Adapted Screenplay of the Year Ricardo Lee Jun Lana and Peter Ong Lim Editor of the Year Jess Navarro and Manet A Dayrit Musical Scorer of the Year Nonong Buencamino Production Designer of the Year Leo Abaya Sound Engineering of the Year Albert Michael Idioma The film has been screened and run in the competition in different film festivals worldwide and included in the Official Selection for Panorama at the Berlin International Film Festival 1998 It also won 2nd runner up in the Audience Award of the Toronto Filmfest and the Chicago International Film Festival citation needed See also EditBayaning 3rd World Rizal sa Dapitan Propaganda Movement Philippine RevolutionReferences Edit Japitana Norma June 8 1994 Andy Garcia Winona Ryder may star in Rizal pic Manila Standard Kamahalan Publishing Corp p 19 Retrieved August 24 2020 Tenth Anniversary of Jose Rizal FilmNotes Edit Currently the film studio was renamed to GMA Pictures in 2019 External links EditJose Rizal at IMDb Jose Rizal at Rotten Tomatoes Creative Journal about Jose Rizal Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Jose Rizal film amp oldid 1142782321, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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