'Heneral Luna' is official Philippine entry to Oscars

Published September 21, 2015 5:55pm

The historical biopic "Heneral Luna" has been chosen to represent the Philippines at next year's Academy Awards for the Best Foreign Language Film category.

The development was announced on the film's official Facebook page on Monday afternoon.

We are happy to announce and share with everyone the good news: HENERAL LUNA has been selected as the Philippines' Offical Entry to the 2016 Oscars in the Best Foreign Language Film Category!
Posted by HENERAL LUNA on Monday, September 21, 2015

Director Jerrold Tarog's latest offering is hoping to become the first Filipino film to be nominated for Best Foreign Language Film.

In her review for GMA News Online, Sylvia L. Mayuga called the film "not only a masterpiece but a gift to the nation in another crucial moment of its history."

The film has gained popularity and viewership in the Philippines over the past few days as buzz about the movie grew through word of mouth and social media. —Trisha Macas/JST, GMA News

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