"El Presidente" is a film whose production design was presumably based on historical photos like this one taken in 1899 showing Emilio Aguinaldo's arrival at Barasoain church for the Malolos Congress. At first glance I was impressed by this magnificent state carriage complete with liveried footmen and coachmen wearing fancy hats (one not in photo has a curly wig) until I was told it was actually borrowed from the town funenaria.
Published on January 05, 2013 18:31