The 1998 historical film Jose Rizal, 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, Dec. 30.
Helmed by the late director Marilou Diaz-Abaya and written by Ricky Lee, Jun Lana, and Peter Ong Lim, the three-hour epic explores the life and struggles of the national hero Jose Rizal. Cesar Montano plays the title role.
Jose Rizal swept the 1998 Metro Manila Film Festival, winning 17 out of 18 awards, including Best Picture, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Actor, and Best Director.
The digitally remastered version, restored by Central Digital Lab and GMA Post Production, captivated audiences once more when it premiered at the 2024 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival.
The restoration of Jose Rizal is part of GMA Pictures’ tribute to Philippine cinema. Bringing the film to Netflix Philippines expands access to this cinematic masterpiece for a wider audience.
