16th Century: Young Portuguese navigator Magellan defies his king to gain Spanish support for a voyage to the East. Facing hunger, mutiny, and hardship, he reaches the Malayan Archipelago, where obsession with conquest and conversion ignites uncontrollable violence. The film reveals the true story of his journey.
Lav Diaz - 1958 PH
Lav Diaz - 1958 PH
Lav Diaz, born in 1958 in Cotabato, Philippines, is a filmmaker renowned for his contemplative narrative style and exploration of the Filipino socio-political landscape. His films, often black-and-white with long takes, explore themes of history, suffering, and the human condition. Major works include Norte, the End of History (2013), From What Is Before (2014), and The Woman Who Left (2016), awarded at major international festivals such as Venice and Berlin.