A new documentary about Jose Rizal, founder of La Liga Filipina and inspiring figure for the Katipunan, is available for viewing this year. Are you curious about who he is as a person? Would you like to know more about the heroric story about this legend? Check out the trailer below and visit their website for more details.
Know history, Know Self. No History, No Self.
A groundbreaking new documentary about the person, the legend, and the mystery that shrouds Jose Rizal. This documentary is a cinematic and utterly truthful presentation of the story of Rizal’s heroism, like you’ve never seen before. Created by a team of young filmmakers dedicated to excellence and backed up by the finest historians with a passion for the truth. Jose Rizal: The First Hero will be available for private screening this 2012.
Directed by: Paolo Abella
Produced by: Jourdan Sebastian
DOP: Arvin Viola / Odyssey Flores
Written By: Christian Vallez, Jonathan Guillermo
Research Consultant: Joem Antonio
Production Design by: Nina Torres
Wardrobe of Jose Rizal by John Ablaza
Offline Editor: Micah Fernandez
Online Editor: Rye Dela Cruz
Colorist: Karla Bugayong
Produced in cooperation with Fluidpost and Bigtop
a Maestro Film Foundation Presentation
