1898. Los últimos de Filipinas

2016
R
1h 45m

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6.5/10

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Karra Elejalde, Eduard Fernández, Javier Gutiérrez, Carlos Hipólito, Luis Tosar, Ricardo Gómez, and Álvaro Cervantes in 1898. Los últimos de Filipinas (2016)

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In 1898, Spain sends a military squad to the town of Baler, the Philippines, to protect one of the last colonies of the Spanish Empire, to prevent rebellious natives from recovering their an... Read allIn 1898, Spain sends a military squad to the town of Baler, the Philippines, to protect one of the last colonies of the Spanish Empire, to prevent rebellious natives from recovering their ancient territories. Lead by Captain Enrique de las Morenas and Lieutenant Cerezo, proud mil... Read allIn 1898, Spain sends a military squad to the town of Baler, the Philippines, to protect one of the last colonies of the Spanish Empire, to prevent rebellious natives from recovering their ancient territories. Lead by Captain Enrique de las Morenas and Lieutenant Cerezo, proud military men, the soldiers are stalked at night by the rebels, and are forced to seek refuge ... Read all

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IMDb RATING

6.5/10

3.7K

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Awards
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tsimshotsui

not all stories are worth telling

Despite the high production quality (and the budget that comes with that), the satisfactory cinematography and selection of actors, the film's existence is still the most baffling thing about it. It's ultimately in bad form to praise and give the perpetrators of oppression this heroic treatment. Yes, they are flawed, yes, the film shows the bad and foolish choices, but the actual making of the film and spending all the time and effort on it is the bigger statement here.

8boyjayvz

Good take on the Siege of Baler

Not sure how accurate this film is.. but i totally enjoyed it.

8Odiseia

Real military epic

After the nearly annihilation of the military post in Baler (Philippines) by the local independist forces, the Spanish colonial power decides to send 50 men reinforcement to reclaim the village 200 kilometers from Manila. Due to the local uprising they decide to ditch in the local mission. The Spanish forces, against all odds, manage to resits a siege of more than 11 months. Their epic defence is still part of the Spanish army lore and one of the few watermarks n the 89 traumatic loss of the last Spanish colonies. Baler represents not only the end of the Spanish global Empire but the beginning of the US neocolonial power.

7kelly-gaudreau

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Trivia
The island of Gran Canaria, Spain, where most locations were filmed, is often referred to as a 'miniature continent' because of the diverse nature of its landscapes and habitats. In fact, the entire western half of the island is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Goofs
Baler is shown as a small village with a few huts and homes. But in reality almost 3,000 people lived there before the incident. It would otherwise make no sense to have a military garrison in such an insignificant location.

Quotes
Fray Carmelo: Where god is in charge, no captain is.

Soundtracks
Yo Te Diré
Music Composed by Jorge Halpern (aka Jorge Halpern Heim)
Lyrics written by Enrique Llovet (aka Enrique Llovet Sánchez)
© Southern Music Española, S.L. / Autorizado por Peermusic Española, S.A.U.
Sung by Alexandra Masangkay