According to the movie’s screenwriter Janice Perez, ”Quezon’s Game” was produced to shed light and honor the heroic feat of late President Manuel L. Quezon – when he fought for the country to open its doors to Jewish refugees at a time when everybody deliberately closed theirs.
True
enough, the film highlights a chapter of Philippine history that most textbooks
‘do not even mention’ or tend to overlook. Marking this unsung act in 1930s,
Matthew E. Rosen’s masterpiece puts a spotlight on how Philippines showed
defiancy to the rest of the world.
Under
this noble man’s rule, the country was able to provide a safe haven for more
than 1,200 Jewish ‘skilled’ people from the Nazi’s unmercy killing.
Raymond Bagatsing flawlessly represented the late president.
Set
location plays a pivotal aspect in the totality of a film’s success. And the
picturesque Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar in Bagac, Bataan, simply gave justice
to this outstanding piece. Thanks to open-air museum, the film looked as if it
really did happened on the same era. In fact, the film became a virtual tour to
the 26-hectare wide property.
Las
Casas, the only property in the Philippines to showcase the country’s colorful
history through a rare collection of old restored houses, is owned by
Bataan-native Jose “Jerry” Acuzar.
Plaza Marcelino at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar
From
the old-style trains, wood rafts to crafted staircases, Las Casas’ unique
architectural treats became a perfect backdrop to the film where in fact most,
if not all, its scenes featured almost every corner of the 400-hectare heritage
hotel.
Becoming
a film-friendly destination, Las Casas is the same property where John
Arcilla’s iconic dying scene as Heneral
Luna was shot.
Casa Binan’s courtyard is one of the most famous spots
in Las Casas.
Quezon’s
legacy is no doubt a remarkable one as it left a legacy of kindness not just to
its fellow Filipinos, but to the rest of the world.
Taking
inspiration from the mighty president, Manuel L. Quezon University standing
bold and proud in Quezon City was founded on the same virtues that this man had
imbued.
In
October 2014, Acuzar acquired ownership of the university through its company
New San Jose Builders, Inc.
MLQU,
like Las Casas, opened doors to endless opportunities who then shall contribute
to the nation building by honing nationalistic and competent graduates.
Manuel L. Quezon University
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