Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Lav Diaz's 'Magellan' to Represent Philippines at Oscars
The Philippines has chosen a movie called ‘Magellan’ to compete for an Oscar.
The film, directed by Lav Diaz, tells the story of the explorer Ferdinand Magellan.
It stars Gael García Bernal.
The movie was selected by the Film Academy of the Philippines.
They chose it because it's a good movie that shows Filipino culture.
The film shows a different view of Magellan and it will be shown at film festivals in Toronto and New York.
It will also be released in the Philippines on September 10th.
The Film Academy will help support the film’s campaign for the Oscars.
‘Magellan’ is the Philippines’ entry for Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards.
The film was selected by the Film Academy of the Philippines.
The movie stars Gael García Bernal and is directed by Lav Diaz.
‘Magellan’ was shot in the Philippines, Portugal, and Spain.
The film will have a theatrical release in the Philippines on September 10.
- Who
- Lav Diaz directed ‘Magellan,’ starring Gael García Bernal.
- What
- The film ‘Magellan’ was selected as the Philippines' entry for Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards.
- When
- The announcement was made at the opening of the Philippine Film Industry Month.
- Where
- The film was shot in the Philippines, Portugal, and Spain.
- Why
- The film was chosen based on aesthetic and technical excellence, embodiment of Filipino culture, and its potential for international appeal.
- Film Title
- Magellan
- Director
- Lav Diaz
- Main Actor
- Gael García Bernal
- Oscar Category
- Best International Feature Film
- Selected By
- Film Academy of the Philippines
- Produced By
- Paul Soriano and Mark Victor