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.

Original Title: Magalhães Countries: Portugal, Spain, France, Philippines, Taiwan Year: 2025 Genre: Drama, History Ratio: 4:3 (1.33:1) Frame Rate: 24fps Resolution: 4K Sound: 5.1 Length: 150 min Language: Portuguese, Spanish, Tagalog, French

Filmography

Magellan - 2025

Essential Truths of the Lake - 2023

When the Waves are Gone - 2022

The Halt - 2019

The Season of the Devil - 2018

The Woman Who Left - 2016

From What is Before - 2014

Norte, the End of History - 2013

Florentina Hubaldo, CTE - 2012

Century of Birthing - 2011

Woman of the Wind - 2011

Melancholia - 2008

Death in the Land of Encantos - 2007

Heremias, Book One: The Legend of the Lizar Princess - 2006

Evolution of a Filipino Family - 2004

Jesus Revolutionary - 2002

West Side Kid - 2002

Naked Under the Moon - 1999

Burger Boys - 1999

Criminal of Barrio Concepcion - 1998

CREW

Director: Lav Diaz Screenwriter: Lav Diaz DOP: Artur Tort Art director: Isabel Garcia Editors: Lav Diaz, Artur Tort Costume Design: Célia Fernandes, Praxedes Vilallonga Sound: Emmanuel Bonnat VFX: Arnaud Chelet Production: Rosa Filmes Coproduction: Andergraun Films, Lib Films, Ten17P, Black Cap Pictures, Volos Films, El Viaje Films, AKP21 World Sales: Luxbox

CAST

Gael García Bernal, Ângela Ramos, Amado Arjay Babon, Ronnie Lazaro, Hazel Orencio, Brontis Jodorowsky, Baptiste Pintaux

FESTIVALS & AWARDS

Cannes Film Festival - Cannes Premiere - 2025