Magellan

Magellan presents the colonization of the Philippines as a primal, shocking encounter with the unknown and a radical retelling of European narratives of discovery and exploration.

Cast

Gael García Bernal

as Fernão de Magalhães

Amado Arjay Babon

as Enrique de Malacca

Ronnie Lazaro

as Rajah Humabon

Ângela Ramos

as María Caldera Beatriz Barbosa

Dario Yazbek Bernal

as Duarte Barbosa

Tomás Alves

as Francisco Serrão

Bong Cabrera

as Rajah Kulambo

Hazel Orencio

as Reyna Juana

Baptiste Pinteaux

as Father Dela Reina

Roger Alan Koza

as Alfonso de Albuquerque

Reviews

Call Me Dunham

The real definition of every frame being a painting, it’s truly that beautiful. Magellan is one of the best historical biopic films I’ve ever seen. Shot entirely with static frames, minimal scoring, calm and quiet vibes, and cinematography that’s beautifully serene and soothing to look at. Lav Di...

Louay Jabry

I have never assigned a rating of 1/10 to any film until this one. For all those that have been taken by the cinematography, you have been taken for a ride. The use of a 4:3 ratio, dark, smudgy static wide shot series of 2-4 minutes takes, minimal dialog and acting does not make a great film, especi...

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