Lorenzo Ruiz: The Saint... A Filipino

Country

Philippines

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This film tells the story of Lorenzo Ruiz, the first Filipino saint, focusing on his life and his martyrdom. It follows his journey from his early days to his death for his faith.

reverentsolemnearnestinspirationalhistoricaldevotionalserioustraditional

What happens

Lorenzo Ruiz... The Saint... A Filipino! is a 1988 Filipino religious biographical film about the life and martyrdom of Saint Lorenzo Ruiz, the first canonized saint of the Philippines. Directed by Maria Saret and written by Serge Custodio Jr., it stars Mat Ranillo III as the titular saint, alongside Charito Solis, Dang Cecilio, Juco Diaz, Rose Ann Gonzales, and Alvin Enriquez. Critic Lav Diaz gave Lorenzo Ruiz a mixed review, expressing disappointment in the inconsistencies found in the script which kept the film from becoming a classic. It was nominated for 11 FAMAS Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor, but it did not win in any category. Saret and Custodio won the Film Academy of the Philippines Award for Best Adaptation. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

More like this

• Kristo (1996)
• Suarez: The Healing Priest
• Ako si Ninoy (2023)
• Nakausap Ko ang Birhen (1988)
• Ipinanganak Na ang Taong Papatay Sa Iyo (2000)
• Gising Na ang Higanteng Natutulog
• The Blood Brothers (2024)
• He Who Is Without Sin (2020)