MANILA, Philippines—Inaugurating the 49th Metro Manila Film Festival, GOMBURZA emerges as the monumental historical film of the new decade, intricately weaving the fateful lives of Catholic priests Fr. Mariano Gomes, Fr. Jose Burgos, and Fr. Jacinto Zamora.
Produced by JesCom Films and MQuest Ventures in collaboration with CMB Film Services, this epic by internationally acclaimed director Pepe Diokno promises a fresh perspective on a pivotal chapter in Philippine history.
Image Courtesy of JesCom Films and MQuest Ventures.
Starring Dante Rivero, Cedrick Juan, and Enchong Dee, the film explores the secularization movement led by Padre Pedro Peláez, portrayed by Piolo Pascual, inspiring the Filipino intelligentsia. Despite the execution of Gomes, Burgos, and Zamora, their advocacy for the Filipinization of the Church reverberates through history, influencing Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, and the Katipunan.
Images Courtesy of JesCom Films and MQuest Ventures.
Scheduled for release on December 25, 2023, ‘GOMBURZA’ aspires to join the ranks of acclaimed biopics like ‘Heneral Luna’ and ‘Quezon’s Game,’ offering a poignant tribute to the martyred priests. A stellar cast, including Khalil Ramos, Ketchup Eusebio, Epy Quizon, and others, underlines the film’s commitment to historical authenticity.
Save the date and witness ‘GOMBURZA’s’ compelling narrative in cinemas nationwide. Stay updated on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and TikTok by following @GomBurZaFilm.
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