By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Director: Lav Diaz
Starring: Amado Arjay Babon | Ângela Azevedo | Dario Yazbek Bernal | Gael García Bernal | Hazel Orencio
Original language title: Magalhães
Year: 2026
Running time: 160
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36456563/
Vicki says: “A sweeping epic about Magellan that goes on for way too long. Apparently it is one of Philippine director, Lav Diaz’s shorter films.
“It does not hold back from depicting the horrors of the two pivotal wars in Magellan’s history without actually showing the action but rather the aftermath such as dead bodies lining the shore. The film looks beautiful. Music is replaced by the sounds of nature, the environment and life.
“The film is anchored by an excellent multi dimensional performance from Gael Bernal Garcia. In the q and a, he explained that he prepared for the role by reading whatever primary resources were available. 2.5 cats”