Heneral Luna – Philippines’ Official Entry to the 2016 Oscars in the Best Foreign Language Film

Heneral Luna, became the Philippines’ Official Entry to the 2016 Oscars Best Foreign Language Film. The film, megged by Jerrold Tarrog (Sana Dati, The Confessional) was set during the Philippine  – American War (1899 – 1902) leading to the tragic death of  the ablest general of the First Philippine Republic.

Having opened on September 9, 2015, the film by Artikulo Uno Productions in partnership with Tuko and Buchi Boy Films is the most acclaimed Filipino Film of 2015. Eduardo Rocha, the Producer and Fernando Ortigas, the Executive Producer  announced that they were both “overjoyed by this great news. There are no words for the tremendous pride and honor that we feel...”.

The film has John Arcilla in the title role with notable actors such as Joem Bascon, nonie Buencamino, Arron Villaflor Archie Alemania, Alex Medina, Mon Confiado, Art Acuna, Ronnie Lazaro, Mylene Dizon, Bing Pimentel and Paolo Avelino.

The announcement coincides with the upcoming theatrical relase of Heneral Luna in the Us in October and November this year.