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    The document reviews the historical accuracy of the films "Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral" and "Heneral Luna". It summarizes that while the films effectively portrayed the bravery and loyalty of Generals Del Pilar and Luna, some details were exaggerated or fictionalized for entertainment purposes. In particular, it notes the fictional characters and scenarios depicted in the films. However, it acknowledges that the films still helped spark interest in history among younger audiences. The document concludes by emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between facts and fiction when interpreting information from movies.

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    The document reviews the historical accuracy of the films "Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral" and "Heneral Luna". It summarizes that while the films effectively portrayed the bravery and loyalty of Generals Del Pilar and Luna, some details were exaggerated or fictionalized for entertainment purposes. In particular, it notes the fictional characters and scenarios depicted in the films. However, it acknowledges that the films still helped spark interest in history among younger audiences. The document concludes by emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between facts and fiction when interpreting information from movies.

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    A film critique on the historical Filipino blockbusters Heneral Luna and Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral

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    The document reviews the historical accuracy of the films "Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral" and "Heneral Luna". It summarizes that while the films effectively portrayed the bravery and loyalty of Generals Del Pilar and Luna, some details were exaggerated or fictionalized for entertainment purposes. In particular, it notes the fictional characters and scenarios depicted in the films. However, it acknowledges that the films still helped spark interest in history among younger audiences. The document concludes by emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between facts and fiction when interpreting information from movies.

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    RHODORA AIDA B.

    BARDALO LOCAL HISTORY AND HISTORIOGRAPHY

    Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral and Heneral Luna

    A Review of The Historical Facts and Fiction of the Films

    ‘FACTUAL FICTION’

    The movie ‘Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral’ at ‘Heneral Luna’ were both regarded as iconic films

    today. Many believe that it deserves the hype it was given and it is unquestionably so since it is packed

    by well above average cinematic and entertainment value. Furthermore, the movie depicted a setting

    Filipinos studied and should always remember: our very own national history. But it should always be

    remembered that movies are made for its entertainment and market value and therefore cannot be

    trusted to remain altogether factual. So what are the movies’ historical value and, on the other hand,

    what were added for its commercial use?

    Heneral Gregorio Del Pilar is regarded by books as a heroic general who defended the country

    and notable for his contributions to the Battle in Tirad Pass. His heroism will forever be remembered

    and the movie have portrayed his loyalty to the country and bravery adeptly but a bit exagerated, an

    example is his plight in the battle of Kakarong de Sili where he was shot but historically is fictional.

    Some characters in the movie were also non-existent such as Joven Hernando, the photographer and

    friend to Del Pilar and his troops. Gregorio Del Pilar’s womanizing and amorous conquests may or

    may not be exaggerated because there were Felicidad Aguinaldo who truly wept at the place where he

    died, Dolores who were asked by Goyo for a ‘token’ as a remembrance, and Remedios who may have

    been the true love of his life because Goyo reportedly kept a locket with her hair hidden inside. But

    can this be considered womanizing already? Despite these questions, Del Pilar’s loyalty to Emilio
    Aguinaldo is a fact and the insightful quotations by Apolinario Mabini is also factual since it is taken

    from his original composition ‘The Philippine Revolution’ (1969) which was translated from Spanish

    to English by Leon Ma. Guerrero.

    The ‘Heneral Luna’ movie is undeniably an entertaining movie. With Heneral Antonio Luna’s

    serious but humorous disposition, it is hard not to like and love the movie. But as usual, like Goyo, the

    movie is not factual and a lot were manupulated to fit its target audience: the millenials. Of course,

    Antonio Luna’s extreme actions and decisions which painted him as a strict general were

    acknowledged by the film makers as exaggerations. A lot of key characters in the movie were actually

    fictional like Isabel (Luna’s love interest), Joven Hernando (journalist/interviewer), Janolino and

    Mascardo (Luna’s soldiers). The biggest fiction however is the climax of the film which is Heneral

    Luna’s iconic assassination. Apparently, the producers of the film have structured and manipulated the

    scene to reflect the great historical painting by Juan Luna: the ‘Spolarium’, in a artistic whim or

    statement. But it was never proven, and only speculated, that President Emilio Aguinaldo ordered his

    assassination. Lastly, Antonio Luna is fairly young. He died at the age of 32 in June 5, 1899 but was

    portrayed by John Arcilla who gave the impression that the hero was in his 40s.

    The films are both educational and misleading. But it is still a great help in rekindling the

    interests of the restless youth to learn history. Because of movies, history can become exciting and

    fascinating because it is the closest thing to literally look back at the past. But it is important that facts

    and fiction are separated as much as it must be remembered that movies and documentaries are

    different.

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