Magellan

This historical drama follows Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese navigator who seeks a westward route to the Spice Islands after falling out with the Portuguese crown. He secures funding from the Spanish monarchy to lead an expedition toward the East. The journey across the Pacific is marked by extreme hardships, including mutiny and starvation. Upon arriving in the Philippines, Magellan's efforts to spread Catholicism and establish dominance lead to violent conflicts with the local population.

Directed and written by Lav Diaz, the film follows his earlier works, Venice 70: Future Reloaded and The Woman Who Left. The cast features Gael García Bernal in the lead role, alongside Amado Arjay Babon, Ronnie Lazaro, and Ângela Ramos. This production was a collaboration between companies from Spain, Portugal, Taiwan, the Philippines, and France.

Produced on a budget of 2 million USD, the film has received moderate reception from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 6.6/10 based on 747 votes, while on TMDB it has a rating of 6.4/10 from 37 votes.