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Heneral Luna: A Study in Patriotism

Gen. Antonio Luna is depicted as a complex but brilliant military leader in the film Heneral Luna. The film provides insight into both Luna's life and struggles during the American invasion of the Philippines. It stimulates reflection on patriotism and nationalism. Luna is shown to be a powerful yet emotional figure who is fiercely determined but also fragile. The film highlights both admirable and flawed aspects of Philippine history and government during this time period, and underscores Luna's bravery and ability to inspire others, cementing his status as a hero.

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Heneral Luna: A Study in Patriotism

Gen. Antonio Luna is depicted as a complex but brilliant military leader in the film Heneral Luna. The film provides insight into both Luna's life and struggles during the American invasion of the Philippines. It stimulates reflection on patriotism and nationalism. Luna is shown to be a powerful yet emotional figure who is fiercely determined but also fragile. The film highlights both admirable and flawed aspects of Philippine history and government during this time period, and underscores Luna's bravery and ability to inspire others, cementing his status as a hero.

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Reaction Paper in the movie Heneral Luna

Soc.Sci 223 - Philippine History, Politics Governance and Constitution

Unlike most films about heroes, this one manages to tell a compelling story about the
brilliant and fiery general. In this film, Antonio Luna is depicted as a real human being, full of
virtues as well as faults. It stimulates a special kind of reflection we need in rethinking our own
state of patriotism and sense of nationalism and nationhood.
This film enables us to understand not just the life of Luna but also the historical context
of his struggle and heroism. The Choleric Filipino General Antonio Luna as what I have
perceived from the movie has this notoriety of being a “hot-headed” individual but he is beyond
than that. I find Antonio Luna as powerful, passionate and resilient. He is fierce and is not afraid
to go after what he wants. He has a very complex personality he is extremely powerful and
capable but is also highly emotional. I would see him if he is in the right people that surrounds
him as a very capable General and able to accomplish anything. But when he goes dark side (his
demons) and out of balance he can become a terrible tyrant, equally capable of using power for
destruction and manipulation. He is fearless in any conquest and will not back down to anyone.
He doesn’t take no from anybody. On the outside I see him as tough, mysterious and unable to be
broken. Deep down, he is quite fragile and complex. He has this deep wisdom but often comes
with it are resentment and contempt for the common man.
The film shows the point of view of Gen. Antonio Luna in the system of the Philippines
in the American invasion period. Furthermore, the movie carries joy, laughter, sorrow, grief,
conflicts, and realizations especially when it became an eye opener for me. As an ‘International
Studies’ student, it’s typical for us to have some interest in different culture other than us
although I never actually detest our culture. However, with this film I observe a lot of admirable
actions as well as a lot of flaws in our country all the way from the late 18th century. I also
noticed that the Philippine government in the past greatly resembles the government issues in the
present, just like how the cabinet members prefers to be under the power of United States to aim
more money and superiority in their own state. Gen. Antonio Luna deserves to be one of our
heroes. He showed great bravery, intelligence and he also became an inspiration to our fellow
men during and even after the war. He really holds superior power and can lead people to follow
him.

Submitted by:

Sarah Jean Licanto


BSOA 2

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