Quezon’s Game to Premier in UK

In 1938, Philippine President Manuel L. Quezon opened the Philippines’ doors to more than a thousand Austrian and German Jews fleeing for their lives. (Photo credits: All Quezon's Game screenshots from Quezon's Game; All theater photos from Troxy)

LONDON 10 January 2020 — Internationally acclaimed biographical drama, “Quezon’s Game”, will be released in United Kingdom (UK) cinemas beginning with a film in concert premier at Troxy on 28 January 2020 to be followed by multiple public screenings in major UK cinemas from 31 January 2020. 

The film features the seldom told story of Philippine President Manuel L. Quezon who in 1938, opened the Philippines’ doors to more than 1300 Austrian and German Jews escaping fascist European regimes.

“The film gives the world a glimpse of the moral courage of Filipinos during one of the darkest moments in world history,” said Philippine Ambassador to London Antonio M. Lagdameo. “It’s a story of bayanihan and pakikipagkapwa for today’s generation to emulate,” he added.

This film revolves in the year 1938 administration of the former Philippine President Manuel Quezon, future U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower, and several other notable figures set out to rescue Jewish refugees from the ghettos of Germany and Austria.

What seems within their power at first, turns out to be fraught with astronomical obstacles. On top of this, Quezon must battle a relapse of tuberculosis. In his final days, Quezon asks the question "Could I have done more?" before recollecting one of the least known, but most uplifting stories in Philippine history.

Quezon's Game stars Raymond Bagatsing, Rachel Alejandro, and Kate Alejandrino and is directed by Matthew E. Rosen who makes his feature-length directorial debut. The film has received acclaim at numerous festivals, including 12 awards at the Cinema WorldFest Awards in Canada and four at The WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival. END

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