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
This is not the myth of Magellan, but the truth of his journey.
Con la financiación del Gobierno de España