Lav Diaz says Filipinos need to watch ‘Magellan,’ the Philippines’ entry to Oscars

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Lav Diaz’s Magellan is chosen as the Philippines’ official entry for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards or 2026 Oscars.  Full story: https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/lav-diaz-says-filipinos-need-watch-magellan-philippines-entry-oscars-2026/

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00:00Lav Diaz's Magellan is chosen as the Philippines' official entry for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards or 2026 Oscars.

00:11The historical drama, which tells the story of the last months of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in the Philippines,

00:17was picked over six other films shortlisted by the Film Academy of the Philippines.

00:22Diaz hopes Filipinos watch the film, saying the nation must remember its past for a better future.

00:28It will premiere nationwide on September 10.

00:39The award-winning director is known for his slow cinema style and focus on the Philippines' social and political issues.

00:45Magellan, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May, will also screen at the Toronto and New York Film Festivals this September.

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