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MAGELLAN

by Lav Diaz

synopsis

16th century. Magellan, a young and ambitious Portuguese navigator, rebels against the power of the King, who doesn’t support his dream of discovering the world. He persuades the Spanish Crown to fund his bold expedition to the fabled lands of the East. The voyage is exhausting beyond expectations, with hunger and mutiny pushing the crew to their limits. Upon reaching the islands of the Malayan Archipelago, Magellan’s mind changes. He becomes obsessed with conquest and conversion, which sparks violent uprisings beyond his control. This is not the myth of Magellan, but the truth of his journey.

international title: Magellan
original title: Magalhães
country: Portugal, Spain, France, Philippines, Taiwan
sales agent: Luxbox
year: 2025
genre: fiction
directed by: Lav Diaz
film run: 150'
screenplay: Lav Diaz
cast: Gael García Bernal, Ângela Azevedo, Amado Arjay Babon, Ronnie Lazaro, Hazel Orencio, Tomás Alves, Brontis Jodorowsky, Baptiste Pintaux
cinematography by: Artur Tort
film editing: Lav Diaz, Artur Tort
art director: Isabel Garcia, Allen Alzola
production: Rosa Filmes, Andergraun Films, Lib Films, El Viaje Films, Ultramarina Filmes, Black Cap Pictures (PH), Ten17P (PH), Volos Films (TW)

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