2025 | Spain, Portugal, Philippines | Documentary

Magellan (Magalhaes)

  • Spanish, Portuguese - 165 mins
  • Director | Lav Diaz
  • Writer | Lav Diaz
  • Producer | Bianca Balbuena, Bradley Liew. Joaquim Sapinho. Albert Serra

STATUS: Post-Production

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Historical drama in black and white. We follow the life of Beatrice Barbosa de Magallanes in contrast to the voyage of Ferdinand Magellan, her husband. Beatrice fights for her survival and that of her children, while the navigator tries to carry out an impossible maritime expedition. Beatrice will die young, in a world too old for her.

survival motherhood exploration feminism love colonial epic voyage tragedy
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