Magellan is a Portuguese navigator rebelling against the power of the King, who doesn’t support his dreams of discovering the world. He persuades the Spanish Crown to support his bold expedition to the fabled lands of the East. His dreams come first.
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 has changed. He becomes obsessed with conquest and conversion, which sparks violent uprisings beyond his control.
Title: Magallanes
Internacional title: Magellan
Genre: Historial Drama
Country of production: Portugal | Spain | France
Original language: Portuguese, Spanish and Tagalog
Produced by: Rosa Filmes (Portugal), Andergraun Films (Spain), El Viaje Films (Spain), Lib Films (France)
Production year: 2025
Release year: Cannes (2025)
Color: Color
International Sales: Luxbox
Director: Lav Diaz
Script: Lav Diaz
Cinematography: Artur Tort
Editor: Artur Tort
Sound design: Jordi Ribas
Art director: Isabel García
Interpreters: Gael García Bernal, Dario Yazbek, Max Grosse, Ruben Caraballés
Executive Producers: Montse Triola, Marina Alberti
Producers: Joaquim Sapinho, Montse Triola, Albert Serra, José Alayón
Selección Oficial Festival de Cannes 2025 | Cannes Première
THE OSCARS | Candidato por Filipinas a Mejor película internacional
Toronto International Film Festival | Wavelengths
New York Film Festival | Main Slate
BFI London Film Festival | Dare section
Semana Internacional de Cine de Valladolid – SEMINCI | Official Competition – Golden Spike
Chicago International Film Festival | Spotlight
BUSAN International Film Festival
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival | Best of Fest
New Zealand International Film Festival | Sección Journeys – South East Asia
Sydney Film Festival | Late Announce Section
Filmfest München | CineMasters Competition
Festival Internacional de Cine de Morelia | Estrenos internacionales: Ficción
Festival do Rio | Panorama mundial
Viennale – Festival Internacional de Cine de Viena
La Berlue Générale Film Festival
International Film Festival of India, Goa | From the Festivals – 2025 Section
Torino Film Festival | Out of Competition
FICX Gijón International Film Festival | Pases especiales
Hainan Island International Film Festival | Panorama & Spotlight on The Philippines Sections
Active Vista Human Rights Film Festival | 20/20 Screenings
Jerusalem Film Festival | Masters Section
Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) | World Focus
Palm Springs Film Festival | Awards Buzz – Best International Feature Film
International Film Festival Rotterdam – IFFR | Harbour
Göteborg Film Festival | Masters
Hong Kong International Film Festival | Masters & Auteurs
This is not the myth of Magellan, but the truth of his journey.
Con la financiación del Gobierno de España
Con el apoyo del Gobierno de Canarias