“Quezon” and the Unease of History
Sunday evening, I finally had the chance to watch “Quezon,” the third film in the ‘Bayaniverse’ series directed by Jerrold Tarog.
The first two films, “Heneral Luna” (2015) and “Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral” (2018), share a common thread with “Quezon”. Each examines the enduring flaws of Filipino politics and leadership.
- tension between personal ambition and duty to the nation
- fragility of institutions
- tragic cycle of heroism undermined by ego and factionalism amid foreign domination
I encourage everyone to watch these films. If you haven’t seen the first two, watch them first on YouTube in HD quality, then catch “Quezon” in theaters.
Watch them first, then catch “Quezon” in theaters this week.
Author's summary: Historical film series examines Filipino politics.