Synopsis

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

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