Critically Acclaimed Winner of 25 Awards at International Film Festivals, Quezon’s Game in U.S./Canadian Theaters Jan. 24th

Largely Forgotten, True Story of Holocaust Heroism Saved 1,200+ Jewish Refugees;
Film’s Release Marks 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz (Jan. 27)
Original Soundtrack Features Shulem With Manila’s ABS-CBN
Philharmonic Orchestra; and Songs Composed by Concentration Camp
Prisoners, Performed by the In Memoriam Orchestra
“… the scope and enormity of Schindler’s List … Quezon’s Game
delivers the same powerful message against racism, bigotry and discrimination
… a very compelling and deeply moving fi lm …”
— Esquire Philippines
“The story of Quezon’s Game is nothing short of magnificent.”
— Business Mirror
“Gripping performances …”
— ScreenRaven

PHILIPPINES/LOS ANGELES/SAN FRANCISCO — Dec. 9, 2019 — For Immediate Release — Critically acclaimed during its multiaward- winning festival run and successful May 2019 theatrical release in the Philippines, Quezon’s Game will begin its U.S./Canadian theatrical rollout Jan. 24.

A true story of Holocaust heroism during World War II in the Philippines by Filipino President Manuel L. Quezon—who rescued as many persecuted Jews as Oskar Schindler at a time when most countries were turning their backs—the release of Quezon’s Game also marks the landmark 75th anniversary on Jan. 27 of the liberation of Auschwitz, the Nazi’s most-notorious concentration camp. Once forgotten to history, the incredible tale of what just one man can accomplish when defeat isn’t an option … a miraculous feat of human triumph.

A Star Cinema/ABS-CBN Film Productions production in association with iWant and Kinetek, Quezon’s Game is the feature film directorial debut of Matthew Rosen (also serving as cinematographer) who has directed television, music videos and more than 700 commercials over 25 years, winning more than 50 international awards. Rosen—a British national residing in the Philippines since 1986—and his Filipino wife, Lorena “Lori” Rosen, who co-produced the film, heard the little-known story of the film from members of the Jewish Association of the Philippines in 2009 and instantly realized they needed to retell this extraordinary and moving story on the big screen.

Comments the director, “I am a Jew who grew up in England and have experienced bigotry, but after 37 years in the Philippines, to this day, I have never come across prejudice, dislike or distrust because I am White or Jewish. I’m pinoy at heart and this was truly a passion project for me. The story behind Quezon’s Game remains a reflection of the Filipino people today, a warm and welcoming culture.

“In a time of war, when the rest of the world was in despair and apathetic,” Rosen continues, “the Filipino people—who were suffering their own hardships—shed a light on justice and morality to lead others. Quezon fought a lonely battle for what was right up until his untimely death. The message of this amazing story, which was largely forgotten, is more important than ever to in today’s growing climate of intolerance—and my wife, Lori, and I wanted to tell it. It’s my ‘thank you’ to the Philippines.”

Quezon’s Game won “Awards of Excellence” for Lead Actor, Direction, Asian Film, Cinematography and Original Score at the 2019 IndieFEST Film Awards; “Gold Remi Awards” for Best Foreign Feature, Best Director, Best Producer and Best Art Direction at the 2019 WorldFest-Houston International Film + Video Festival; and “Best in Show Grand Champion” at the 2019 Cinema World Fest Annual Gala. The film also took home “Awards of Excellence” for Acting Male Lead, Acting Female Lead, Supporting Actor, Original Score, Lighting, Produced Screenplay, Sound Design, Costume Design and Set Design; “Awards of Merit” for Drama Feature, Color Treatment; and an “Award of Recognition” for Direction at the 2018 Cinema World Fest Awards. Additionally, it received an “Excellence Special Mention” at the 2019 Accolade Global Film Competition; was a finalist at Israel’s 2019 Near Nazareth Festival; and was an “Official Selection” at the 2019 Maryland International Film Festival and the U.K.’s 2019 Ramsgate International Film + TV Festival.