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.
Festival History : Cannes Film Festival 2025 | Toronto International Film Festival 2025 | BFI London Film Festival 2025 | New York Film Festival 2025 |
Director :
Lav Diaz
Producer :
Joaquim Sapinho, Marta Alves, Albert Serra, Montse Triola, Paul Soriano,
Mark Viktor, Joaquim Sapinho
Screenplay :
Lav Diaz
DOP :
Lav Diaz, Artur Tort
Editor :
Artur Tort, Lav Diaz
Cast :
Gael García Bernal, Ângela Azevedo, Amado Arjay Babon, Ronnie Lazaro, Hazel Orencio, Tomás
Alves, Bong Cabrera