20 April 2016 - The Philippine Embassy in Madrid held a successful film showing of the critically acclaimed historical epic film, Heneral Luna, on April 17 at the Centro Cultural Eduardo Urculo in Madrid. More than a hundred people from the Filipino community, as well as some Spanish citizens, attended the screening.  

In his welcome remarks, Philippine Ambassador Carlos C. Salinas described Gen. Antonio Luna as a young man of science who finished his studies in Barcelona and Madrid, a military man, and a man who showed a great love for his country. The Ambassador highlighted the importance and value of keeping democracy alive at present, and of preserving democracy for the sake of the country’s future.  

The movie was well-received and well-applauded by the audience. It garnered very good reviews particularly from the younger members of the Filipino community. 

During the Open Forum, Ms. Ria Regina S. Limjap, Associate Producer of Artikulo Uno, and Ms. Ros Costelo, Philippine History Professor of the University of the Philippines, replied to questions and clarifications regarding the movie and the actual facts related to the Philippine historical period depicted in the movie. 

The Heneral Luna film showing in Madrid is a collaborative project of the Philippine Embassy in Madrid, Sentro Rizal - National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), and LBC Mabuhay Cargo S.L. END.