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From November 20 to December 13, Filipino cinephiles will have a chance to watch hundreds of award-winning local films in the online edition of the 2020 Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP).

Although this is the first edition of the annual film festival to be held virtually, the Film Development Council of the Philippines still wants viewers to enjoy the community experience of watching films together by having four virtual cinemas named Manila, Iloilo, Davao, and Nabunturan.

Unlike most streaming platforms where people choose which film they want to watch, the FDCP channel gives viewers access to four virtual cinemas with scheduled livestream screenings of different films.

One of the award-winning films that cinephiles can watch during the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino is one of Marilou Diaz-Abaya's masterpiece, the 1998 film Jose Rizal, produced by GMA Films.

Jose Rizal
Starring Cesar Montano, Chin Chin Gutierrez, Mickey Ferriols
Directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Screening schedule: November 23, 12pm (Iloilo cinema); November 24, 4pm (Manila cinema); November 25, 8pm (Davao cinema); November 27, 2pm (Davao cinema); November 29, 12nn (Nabunturan cinema); December 10, 12nn (Iloilo cinema)

Watch the award-winning performance of Cesar Montano as the country's national hero in 'Jose Rizal.'

The 1998 biography movie Jose Rizal tells the story of the national hero of the Philippines, Jose Rizal, as he awaits his trial for treason and subsequent execution.

Cesar Montano portrayed Jose Rizal, Chin Chin Gutierrez as Josephine Bracken, and Mickey Ferriols as Leonor Rivera.

Jose Rizal was part of the 1998 Metro Manila Film Festival, winning all but one of the 18 awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Cesar, and Best Director for Marilou Diaz-Abaya.

Jose Rizal also participated in different international film festivals around the world.

To watch Jose Rizal, go to FDCPChannel.ph, create an account, and choose the type of subscription you want.

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