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Directed By Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Genre biography / drama / history
Cast
Cesar Montano, Gloria Diaz, Joel Torre, Jaime Fabregas, Gardo Versoza, Gina Alajar, Tanya Gomez, Ronnie Lazaro, Subas Herrero, Pen Medina, Chin Chin Gutierrez, Monique Wilson, Jhong Hilario, Mickey Ferriols
Awards
The film won over 70 international awards, including 16 awards from the 1998 Metro Manila Film Festival, 11 awards from the 1999 FAMAS Awards, 6 awards from the 1999 Gawad Urian Awards, 8 from the 1999 Star Awards for Movies and various awards from different film festivals worldwide like the Berlin International and Toronto Film Festivals
Synopsis
Accused of treason, Dr Jose P Rizal awaits trial and meets with his colonial government-appointed counsel, Luis Taviel de Andrade The two build the case and arguments for the defense as significant events in the central figure's life prior to his incarceration unfold Upon hearing Rizal's life story, Taviel begins to realize that the accused not just is innocent but exhibits in fact all the qualities of an extraordinary man When the mock trial unreels, Taviel is all set to act as the prime advocate for his client as Rizal himself is about to give an earth-moving speech to defend his honor and address his countrymen Meanwhile, the Spanish authorities have worked out the vast political machinery to ensure a guilty verdict A revolution waits in the wings
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