“Jose Rizal,” the 1998 historical film produced by GMA Pictures, has been digitally restored and remastered for a new generation of audiences. The cinematic masterpiece will be available on Netflix Philippines beginning on Rizal Day, December 30.
The 1998 film classic, helmed by the late director Marilou Diaz-Abaya and written by Ricky Lee, Jun Lana and Peter Ong Lim, is a three-hour epic that explores the life and struggles of the national hero Jose Rizal. Cesar Montano plays the title role.
“Jose Rizal” was the most-awarded film during the 1998 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), winning 17 out of the 18 awards that year, including Best Picture, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Actor, and Best Director.
Twenty-six years since it first graced movie screens, the digitally remastered version of “Jose Rizal” captivated audiences once more when it premiered at the 2024 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival.
The restoration of “Jose Rizal” – done by Central Digital Lab and GMA Post Production – is part of GMA Pictures’ tribute to Philippine cinema. By bringing the film to Netflix Philippines as well, more audiences will be able to watch and access the cinematic masterpiece through the popular streaming platform.
Watch “Jose Rizal” and be inspired by the legacy of the Philippines’ national hero. Available on Netflix Philippines on Rizal Day, December 30. For more news and updates, visit www.GMANetwork.com.
