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Magellan

6.3/10

Rating

163 min

Runtime

2025

Release Year

Lav Diaz

Director

Cast

Gael García Bernal, Amado Arjay Babon, Ronnie Lazaro, Ângela Ramos, Dario Yazbek Bernal

Quick Synopsis

In the early 16th century, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan sets out on a voyage commissioned by the Spanish monarchy to find a westward sea route to the Spice Islands. Leading a fleet across the largely unknown Pacific Ocean, Magellan and his crew endure severe hardships including food shortages, internal rebellions, and the mental strain of prolonged isolation at sea. When they arrive on the island of Cebu in the Philippines, Magellan becomes involved in local disputes as he attempts to convert the native population to Catholicism, which ultimately leads to his death in a violent confrontation.

Detailed Synopsis of Magellan

At the dawn of the modern era, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan leads an expedition under the Spanish crown in search of the first westward route to the Spice Islands. He embarks on a perilous journey across the uncharted Pacific, where his fleet faces starvation, mutiny, and the psychological toll of endless seas. Upon reaching the shores of Cebu, Magellan is pulled into a fatal conflict with the natives by his drive to spread Catholicism, culminating in his tragic doom.

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