Literature Local and Foriegn Essay

The story is told in flashbacks as Emilio Aguinaldo thanks the US political sympathies for giving him the opportunity to attend the full damages of Philippine independency on July 4, 1946. The film begins with his capture by Philippine and US forces beneath Frederick Funstons command in 1901, then flashes back to 1886, when an old muliebrity gives Aguinaldo and childhood friend Candido Tirona cryptic prophecies. Ten years later on, Aguinaldo is inducted into the Katipunan and later assumes leading of its Cavite chapter while becoming mayor of Cavite El Viejo.When trouble breaks out in Manila in late August 1896, Aguinaldo tries to assure the Spanish idyl government of non-interference and covertly marshals his forces despite a lack of weapons. learning that the Spanish mostly put their forces in Manila, Aguinaldo finally mobilizes his troops and ware the fight to Spanish troops in Cavite. As the rebels gain launch in Cavite and several provinces, its Magdalo and Magdiwang f actions convene to elect a provisional government.Andres Bonifacio oversees the Tejeros Convention, which elects Aguinaldo as president, Mariano Trias as vice-president, and himself as interior minister. He storms out of the convention when Daniel Tirona objects to his election. Aguinaldos br new(prenominal) Crispulo informs him of his accession and convinces him to leave his troops just as he was seeking to defend against the Spaniards at Pasong Santol. The rebels are defeated and Crispulo is killed. Meanwhile, an embittered Bonifacio establishes his own extremist government and is later arrested. Aguinaldo is concerned about Bonifacios actions and wanted him exiled, scarcely the War Council advises his execution. Several months later, Aguinaldo leaves Cavite with most of his forces intact and makes it to Biak-na-Bato in Bulacan, where he signs the accordance of Biak-na-Bato and heads for Hong Kong.There he meets with US officials who approach him with offers of support and reco gnition of a new Philippine Republic amidst the Spanish-American War. Aguinaldo returns to the Philippines and formally declares independence from Spain. As the Malolos coition convenes, Felipe Agoncillo tries to represent the new nation at the Treaty of Paris negotiations, further gets stonewalled at every turn even as US forces in stages arrive in the Philippines. The Philippine-American War breaks out in February 1899 and Antonio Luna is appointed commandant of all Filipino troops. He is assassinated three months later and the Filipino troops are gradually routed by the Americans.As a result, Aguinaldos forces travel all over northern Luzon to escape the Americans. General Gregorio del pilar volunteers to lead some troops in holding them off at Tirad Pass and buy Aguinaldo time to get away. His loyal courier is later captured by the Americans while getting some medicine for his son. Now witting of Aguinaldos hideout, Funston plans his capture. Having been made to accept US r ule over the Philippines, Aguinaldo lives a quiet life, which is marred by Hilarias passing in 1921.He meets and marries Felipe Agoncillos niece Maria in 1930. Over the next few decades, the duad witness Philippine history unfold once more as he is defeated in the 1935 presidential elections, Japanese occupation and the restoration of full independence. In 1962, an elderly Aguinaldo and his wife comfort each other over President Diosdado Macapagals decree to restore the actual meshing of the Philippine declaration of independence. In his final hours, the same woman who gave him his presage appears to him one more time.The scene is partly based on Aguinaldos Memoirs of the Revolution. Writer- managing director Mark Meily states that the project had its genesis back in 1998. Over the step in years, careful research was made in order to accurately draw Aguinaldos life, especially facts that have been glossed over in history books. These allow his conduct over the trial of the Bo nifacio brothers and his other actions during the Revolution. Meily himself was brought into the project as director after Ejercito pledged never to work with original director Tikoy Aguiluz because of their fault over editing Manila Kingpin. Shooting took place over 43 days at select locations in Cavite, Laguna, and Bulacan, with the Las Casas Filipinas de Azucar in Bataan substituting for urban scenes.Critical receptionThe movie garnered mixed reviews. The Philippines Cinema Evaluation advance graded the film at A. 5 Phillip Cu-Unjieng of the Philippine Star said it vividly recaptures one of the Philippines most turbulent periods in history by exposing the infighting among the Katipunans members and how Aguinaldo wanted to resolve them. He noted that the films quality makes it almost stand out as much as Richard Attenboroughs Gandhi, Steven Spielbergs Lincoln, and Martin Scorseses The Aviator. 6 Philibert Ortiz-Dy said making the film was tricky, but dragged towards the end.7 T he movie garnered most of the awards at the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival, winning the plums for arcsecond scoop Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Cesar Montano), Youth Choice Award, Best Float, Best Sound, Best Musical Score, and Best Make-up.8 Columnist and radio come on host Jessica Zafra, however, was critical of the movies treatment. She said the depiction of Bonifacios death raised questions about its authenticity. She added that the film itself does Emilio Aguinaldo a disservice by portraying him as a victim of circumstance and even highlighted the blackout prevalent among contemporary Filipinos.