Heneral Luna

" HENERAL LUNA"

Set during the Philippine-American war, a short-tempered Filipino general faces an enemy more formidable than the American army: his own treacherous countrymen.

In 1898, General Antonio Luna ( John Arcilla ), commander of the revolutionary army, is spoiling for a fight. The Philippines, after three hundred years as a Spanish colony, has unwillingly come under American rule. General Luna wants to fight for freedom but members of the elite would rather strike a deal with the United States. The infighting is fierce in the new cabinet but General Luna and his loyal men forge ahead even as his military decisions are met with resistance from soldiers who are loyal only to President Aguinaldo ( Mon Confiado ). Ultimately, it is the general’s legendary temper and pride that bring him to his death when a pack of presidential guards assassinate him in broad daylight. While American newspapers are quick to point the blame to Aguinaldo, the mystery has never been completely solved and the General’s killers were never put to justice.

This film was directed by Jerrold Tarog, Heneral Luna is a 2015 Filipinio historical biopic film depicting General Antonio Luna’s leadership of the Philippine revolutionary Army during the Philippine- American war. Mr. John Arcilla did a good job in characterizing Heneral Luna. It’s not an easy task to do because in order to be Heneral Luna you need to be brave enough to face challenges just like our hero did during his era.