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HISTORICA WORLD
Master filmmaker Lav Diaz presents the encounter of the Philippines and Portugal, rewriting history cut by cut.
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.
Director Lav Diaz
Actor Gael García Bernal, Ângela Azevedo,Amado Arjay Babon, Ronnie Lazaro, Hazel Orencio, Tomás Alves, Bong Cabrera
Portugal, Spain, France, Philippines, Taiwan｜ 2025｜ 164min｜ ｜ ｜ Distribution：Luxbox｜
- Human Drama
director
Lav Diaz [Film Director]
Lav Diaz is a filmmaker based in the Philippines. He’s renowned for his contemplative narrative style and extensive exploration of the Filipino socio-political landscape through cinema. Born in 1958 in Cotabato, Diaz has profoundly influenced the international film scene with his unique approach to duration and storytelling. His work often delves into the themes of history, suffering, and the human condition, marked by a style that involves long takes and black-and-white visuals. Diaz's major films include "Norte, the End of History" (2013), "From What Is Before" (2014), and "The Woman Who Left" (2016), which have garnered critical acclaim and multiple awards at prestigious international film festivals such as the Venice Film Festival and the Berlin International Film Festival. His films are exhibited widely, challenging audiences with their length and depth, pushing the boundaries of conventional filmmaking to create thoughtful and provocative narratives.
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