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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