9 - Hero

This blog is about one of the heroes in the Philippines. He is the so called Heneral Luna. 

 

Last Friday, August 12, 2015. A group of people, the creator of the movie Heneral Luna, introduces us and made us watched the sneak peak about the said movie. Which will be available in the cinemas in September 9, 2015. And I just can't wait to watch that movie, because not like any other historical movies, Heneral Luna is different. This movie is really interesting, because even though I'm young, I still think that this generation should watch that movie. Because, nowadays especially our generation are not aware of our heroes. This movie is a must watched movie guys. 

HERO? A person, typically a man, who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. Heroes are people who transform compassion (a personal virtue) into heroic action (a civic virtue). In doing so, they put their best selves forward in service to humanity. A hero is as an individual or a network of people that take action on behalf of others in need, or in defense of integrity or a moral cause. Heroism is not random acts of kindness, as great as they are. Heroism is very distinct. A hero is not someone you simply admire or respect. A hero is a very distinct person. 

 

Antonio Luna de San Pedro y Novicio-Ancheta also called Heneral Luna is one of our heroes in the Philippines. Jerrold Tarog is the one who made it possible to make a movie about the heroism of Antonio Luna.

Heneral Luna the movie: 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.

                                          

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