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Explorer Ferdinand Magellan met his death at the Battle of Mactan.ġ0. MayoĪction star Lito Lapid steps into the shoes of one Lapu-Lapu, the first Philippine hero and defender of Mactan against the Spaniards. Lapu-Lapu (2002) Starring Lito Lapid as Lapu-Lapu and Joyce Jimenez. This movie is an entry to the Director's Showcase category of Cinemalaya by the late Mario O' Hara, and focuses more on the conflicting sides represented by Emilio Aguinaldo and Andres Bonifacio.ĩ. Ang Paglilitis ni Andres Bonifacio ( 2010) Starring Alfred Vargas as Andres Bonifacio, Lance Raymundo as Emilio Aguinaldo. Movie reviewer Philbert Dy wrote on Click the City that the movie "looks and feels like a big budget historical epic," but also said that it took fewer risks with the story, adding that the pace improves in the movie's second half.Ĩ. Directed by Richard SomesĪlfred Vargas starred in the film in the title role. Supremo (2012) Starring Alfred Vargas as Andres Bonifacio. The movie tells the story of the first president Emilio Aguinaldo and the battle for the country's independence.ħ. El Presidente (2012) Staring ER Ejercito as Emilio Aguinaldo. Jose, Rizal: The First Hero chronicles the more human side of Rizal before his death.Ħ. Directed by Paolo AbellaĪnother documentary on the national hero Dr. Jose Rizal: The First Hero (2012) Documentary. In the movie, she's played by Amanda Page.ĥ. There's also a focus here on his relationship with Josephine Bracken, one of Rizal's loves. Lacaba, the movie traces Rizal's life during his exile. Rizal sa Dapitan (1997) Starring Albert Martinez as Jose Rizal. Directed by Mike de LeonĪ critical hit, the movie revolves around Jose Rizal's supposed "retractions" against the Catholic Church.Ĥ. Bayaning 3rd World (1999) Starring Joel Torre as Dr. It went on to be shown in international festivals (Berlin, Toronto, Chicago).ģ. Directed by Marilou-Diaz AbayaĬonsidered one of the best movies on the life of Jose Rizal, it was entered in the 1998 Metro Manila Film Festival and was hailed by many critics. J osé Rizal (1998) - Starring Cesar Montano as Dr. One of the movies to win international recognition, Sakay is the story of Macario Sakay, who fought both the Spanish and the Americans during his career.Ģ. Sakay (1993) Starring Julio Diaz as Macario Sakay. Here are 11 movies to look back on, depicting the lives of those who have become an integral part of our history – from the age of Lapu-Lapu to the time of the Philippine-American war.ġ.
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MANILA, Philippines – Many filmmakers have opted to be inspired by the Philippines' rich history, using historical events as the backdrops for their films. Actor John Arcilla (right) as Antonio Luna in the upcoming film 'Heneral Luna.' Screengrab from YouTube