Filipino film "Quezon" to debut at Hawaii Int'l Film Festival

The Filipino historical film "Quezon," starring Jericho Rosales and directed by Jerrold Tarog, will have its international debut at the 45th Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) in October.

TBA Studios announced the film's participation in the Spotlight on the Philippines category.

The film follows the life of Manuel L. Quezon, a Filipino lawyer and soldier who became the President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines from 1935 to 1944.

Jericho Rosales stars as Quezon, with a cast including Mon Confiado as General Emilio Aguinaldo, Benjamin Alves as the younger Quezon, Karylle as Aurora Quezon, and "Game of Thrones" actor Iain Glen as Leonard Wood.

It will be screened on October 26 at the Consolidated Kahala Theater and on October 28 at the Consolidated Kapolei Theater.

Other Filipino films featured at HIFF include "Food Delivery: Fresh from the West Philippine Sea," "Eraserheads: Combo on The Run," and Lav Diaz's "Magellan."

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