# José Rizal (1998)

> A sweeping, fragmented portrait of José Rizal as a writer, doctor, and martyr whose ideas helped awaken Filipino resistance to colonial rule.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/49348

## Facts

- Runtime: 178 min
- Genres: Drama, History, War
- Director: Marilou Diaz-Abaya
- Cast: Cesar Montano, Joel Torre, Jaime Fabregas, Gloria Diaz, Gardo Versoza, Monique Wilson, Chin-Chin Gutierrez, Mickey Ferriols
- TMDB rating: 8.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0186257/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: solemn, sweeping, intellectually serious, history study, philippine independence observance

## Synopsis

A revolutionary's journey unfolds through love, sacrifice, and the fight for freedom in colonial Philippines.

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