Magellan (2025)
10/09/2025
Overview
In the 16th century, young and ambitious Portuguese navigator Fernão de Magalhães rebels against the power of King Manuel I, who doesn't support his dream of discovering the world. He persuades the Spanish Crown to fund his bold expedition to the fabled lands of the East. The voyage is exhausting beyond expectations, with hunger and mutiny pushing the crew to their limits. Upon reaching the islands of the Malayan Archipelago, Magalhães' mind changes. He becomes obsessed with conquest and conversion, which sparks violent uprisings beyond his control.
Status: Released
Rating: 68%
Original language: PT
Budget: $25,000,000
Revenue: $0
Official website:
https://luxboxfilms.com/magellan/
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Production Companies
Andergraun Films
Rosa Filmes
Epicmedia
Black Cap Pictures
El Viaje Films
Volos Films
Lib Films
Ten17p
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IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36456563
Wikipedia: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q133852600
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Reviews (1)
Review by: Call Me Dunham
Written by: Call Me Dunham on 2025-12-07T12:16:46.289Z
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 Diaz also boldly portrays the dark side of colonialism and the deceit of European explorers in the past even though, as far as I know (CMIIW), the film is supported by institutions from Portugal and Spain and he conveys all of that with extraordinary beauty.
This film isn’t just about recounting the past, but serves as a reminder, showing us how European explorers once tortured, colonized, plundered, and pitted Southeast Asian nations against one another. With this film, we are given a silent witness to how cruelty and human greed can destroy norms and morality.
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