The story of Manuel L. Quezon, President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines from 1935 to 1944 and particularly the role he played in the rescue of thousands of Jews before and during WWII is not exactly a famous one. Matthew Rosen’s film feature directorial debut highlights this piece of history and Quezon himself in the most eloquent fashion.
“Quezon’s Game” will screen in U.S./Canadian Theaters starting Jan. 24th
The story begins during 1938 in the Philippines, as Quezon, who had already started his reorganization efforts for the country, is about to start building the city that would later take his name. As the Commonwealth is under the control of the Us and general McArthur is in charge, the Nazis have taken over Germany, and the Japanese seem too eager to establish their dominion in the Pacific, the power plays in the country are extremely tense. President Quezon may...
“Quezon’s Game” will screen in U.S./Canadian Theaters starting Jan. 24th
The story begins during 1938 in the Philippines, as Quezon, who had already started his reorganization efforts for the country, is about to start building the city that would later take his name. As the Commonwealth is under the control of the Us and general McArthur is in charge, the Nazis have taken over Germany, and the Japanese seem too eager to establish their dominion in the Pacific, the power plays in the country are extremely tense. President Quezon may...
- 1/15/2020
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
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