MANILA -- Students and teachers can get discounted tickets for the much-awaited historical biopic "Quezon," which stars actor Jericho Rosales as former president Manuel L. Quezon.
Film producer TBA Studios announced over the weekend that beginning October 15, the film's opening day, students and teachers can watch the film in Philippine cinemas at a discounted price of P250.
To avail the special rate, students and teachers simply need to present a valid school ID at ticket counters in participating cinemas nationwide.
TBA President and COO Daphne O. Chiu-Soon said that the discounted tickets aims to encourage students and educators to see “Quezon” specifically on the big screen.
“The best way to watch 'Quezon' is on the big screen. We are encouraging Filipinos to watch and experience ‘Quezon’ in the cinema, where it is meant to be seen,” Chiu-Soon said in a press release.
“TBA Studios designed ‘Quezon’ to be a true cinematic experience. This is evident from the film’s star-studded ensemble cast — including Jericho Rosales playing the role of Manuel L. Quezon and our ‘import’ Iain Glen of the hit fantasy television series 'Game of Thrones' playing Leonard Wood — to its entirely world-class technical and artistic execution” she added.
Chiu-Soon, who is also one of the film’s producers, shared that the studio is open to making “Quezon” available on streaming platforms, though not in the immediate future.
"Quezon" marks the conclusion of TBA Studios' cinematic "Bayaniverse," a series of films based on Philippine history that includes box-office hits "Heneral Luna" and "Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral."
Chiu-Soon emphasized that while the film is the conclusion to the trilogy, “Quezon” is a stand-alone film.
Under the direction of Jerrold Tarog, the movie follows the life of Quezon, a Filipino lawyer and soldier who became the president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines from 1935 to 1944.
Joining Rosales and Glen as part of the cast of are Benjamin Alves (young Manuel L. Quezon) Mon Confiado (Emilio Aguinaldo), Arron Villaflor (Joven Hernando), Cris Villanueva (older Joven Hernando). Also part of the ensemble are Romnick Sarmenta, JC Santos, Karylle, Jake Macapagal, Bodjie Pascua, Angeli Bayani, Jojit Lorenzo, Joross Gamboa, Therese Malvar, Ana Abad Santos, Ketchup Eusebio, and Nico Locco.
Following its October 15 premiere in Philippine theaters, "Quezon" will also be released internationally.
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