Heneral Rizal is a post-modern reflection on nationalism.
Adapted from Floro C. Quibuyen’s stage play – which draws from historical accounts – Heneral Rizal features General Paciano Rizal (Nanding Josef) as he recounts the failures of the Philippine Revolution to his younger brother Jose.
Directed by Chuck Gutierrez, the short film originally premiered at Cinemalaya 2020’s digital edition, spreading its message to locked-down audiences.
Heneral Rizal was also produced by Tanghalang Pilipino, the resident theater company of the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
In celebration of Philippine independence, catch Heneral Rizal on Rappler Act One. The film screened for a limited time from June 11 to June 19, 2021.
For more Filipino short films, watch Dance for Life and Contemporary Bayani on Act One. – Rappler.com
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