Private Project

Hymen, oh Hyménée - Juan Luna's long lost masterpiece.

This short documentary explores the reemergence of a painting by Juan Luna, a 19th-century Filipino painter who lived in Europe. The film delves into its significance for Filipinos and the Philippine diaspora in particular, offering insights into our identity and heritage.

  • Martin Arnaldo
    Director
  • Martin Arnaldo
    Writer
  • Mariles Gustilo
    Producer
  • Jaime Ponce de Leon
    Producer
  • Martin Arnaldo
    Producer
  • Martin Arnaldo
    Key Cast
  • Mariles Gustilo
    Key Cast
  • Jaime Ponce de Leon
    Key Cast
  • Carlos Navarro
    Key Cast
  • Mateo Arnaldo
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Genres:
    Historical
  • Runtime:
    22 minutes 46 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 9, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    Philippines
  • Country of Filming:
    France, Italy, Philippines, Spain
  • Language:
    English, Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Splendor: Juan Luna, Painter as Hero
    Makati City
    Philippines
    June 9, 2023
    Philippine premiere
  • CNN Philippines airing

    Philippines
    July 8, 2023
Distribution Information
  • Cinema Independent
    Sales Agent
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Martin Arnaldo

Born in the Philippines and raised in France, Martin's academic journey led him to Boston College, Mansfield College - University of Oxford, and the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS), where he studied under the novelist Milan Kundera. It was there that Martin’s passion for cinema was ignited.

A turning point in his career came in 2016 when Martin's fascination with the life and work of Juan Luna, the renowned 19th-century Filipino painter who also made France his home, inspired him to author several press articles, contribute to an anthology, and produce a documentary in partnership with the Ayala Museum in the Philippines.

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