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Bonifacio: Ang unang pangulo

  • 20142014
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 1h 40m
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Bonifacio: Ang unang pangulo (2014)
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The true story of Andres Bonifacio, a man who rose as a leader in the fight against the Spanish oppressors, and would gain the enmity of even those fighting for the same cause.The true story of Andres Bonifacio, a man who rose as a leader in the fight against the Spanish oppressors, and would gain the enmity of even those fighting for the same cause.The true story of Andres Bonifacio, a man who rose as a leader in the fight against the Spanish oppressors, and would gain the enmity of even those fighting for the same cause.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
112
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POPULARITY
64,118
20,049
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    • Director
      • Enzo Williams
    • Writers
      • Enzo Williams(screenplay)
      • Carlo Obispo(screenplay)
      • Keiko Aquino(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Robin Padilla
      • Vina Morales
      • Eddie Garcia
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    • Director
      • Enzo Williams
    • Writers
      • Enzo Williams(screenplay)
      • Carlo Obispo(screenplay)
      • Keiko Aquino(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Robin Padilla
      • Vina Morales
      • Eddie Garcia
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    • 3User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
    • Awards
      • 22 wins & 24 nominations

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    Robin Padilla
    Robin Padilla
    • Andres Bonifacio
    Vina Morales
    Vina Morales
    • Oriang
    Eddie Garcia
    Eddie Garcia
    • Museum Curator
    Jericho Rosales
    Jericho Rosales
    • Jose Rizal
    Daniel Padilla
    Daniel Padilla
    • Joaquin
    Jasmine Curtis-Smith
    Jasmine Curtis-Smith
    • Andrea
    Isabel Oli
    Isabel Oli
    • Nonay Bonifacio
    Joem Bascon
    Joem Bascon
    • Emilio Jacinto
    RJ Padilla
    RJ Padilla
    • Gary
    Rommel Padilla
    Rommel Padilla
    • Padre Gomez
    Isko Moreno
    Isko Moreno
    • Padre Burgos
    Dennis Marasigan
    Dennis Marasigan
    • Padre Zamora
    E.A. Rocha
    E.A. Rocha
    • El General
    Fernando Ortigas
    • Glaring Friar
    Ping Medina
    Ping Medina
    • Ladislao Diwa
    Richard Quan
    Richard Quan
    • Teodoro Plata
    Cholo Barretto
    Cholo Barretto
    • Ciriaco Bonifacio
    Junjun Quintana
    Junjun Quintana
    • Procopio Bonifacio
    • Director
      • Enzo Williams
    • Writers
      • Enzo Williams(screenplay) (story)
      • Carlo Obispo(screenplay)
      • Keiko Aquino(screenplay)
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      Composed and Performed by Gloc-9 featuring Denise Barbacena

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    7/10
    Well Made, Well Acted Lesson in Filipino History
    Andres Bonifacio was a hero of and martyr to the Filipino struggle for freedom from Spain. Founder and leader of the Katipunan, a 19th-century Filipino independence group, Bonifacio can be considered the first president of an independent Philippines.

    The relatively short film biography, "Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangula," was shot in the Philippines with Filipino actors. Earnest and reverent to the subject, the film will likely appeal most to students and to those interested in Filipino history. Directed by Enzo Williams, the film begins with the brutal execution of three priests, then cuts to the present and presents three Filipino high school students, who visit the Katipunan Museum, and, with the aid of a museum curator, discover and research Bonifacio and the Katipunan. The film cuts back and forth between the present day and the 19th-century historic events, while the youths look at letters, documents, and photographs in the museum, and the curator provides background and poses questions for the students to ponder.

    The subject is serious, and there are few light moments. However, the historical sequences are well staged and well acted, especially by Robin Padilla, who makes a handsome and intense Bonifacio. Director Williams provides enough combat action and moments of harsh Spanish oppression to maintain interest. However, the film, despite a world-class sheen, is perhaps too ponderous for general audiences; characters intone well formulated lines and pose in tableau, rather than come alive as flesh and blood. However, the film was obviously intended to be a history lesson and, as such, excels; "Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo" should be shown at Manila's Katipunan Museum on a continuous basis.
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    • Release date
      • May 25, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Philippines
    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • Filipino
      • Tagalog
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bonifacio, Gusto Mo Ba Siyang Makilala
    • Filming locations
      • Pagsanjan, Laguna, Philippines
    • Production companies
      • TBA Studios
      • Philippians Productions and Entertainment
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      1 hour 40 minutes
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