Gael Garcia Bernal Retells Philippines History in New Film

Gael Garcia Bernal retells Philippines history in new film

Mexican actor Gael Garcia Bernal stars in a new film which re-examines the discovery of the Philippines by European explorers and questions the existence of a national resistance hero.

Daniela Balbuena / Grupo Cantón. The Mexican actor stars the epic historical drama directed by Lav Díaz, presented in the Cannes Première section of the Cannes Festival 2025. On 18 May, Gael García Bernal presented at the Cannes Festival his latest film, Magallanes, an ambitious historical production directed by the filmmaker [...] The post Gael García Bernal dazzles in Cannes with the premiere of “Magellanes” appeared first on Quintana Roo Hoy.

We tell you about the ovation Gael García Bernal received at the Cannes Festival 2025 for his new film, Magallanes.In its 78th edition, the Cannes Festival featured the world premiere of Gael García Bernal's most recent feature film.Gael García Bernal is cheered by Gael García Bernal at the Cannes Festival 2025 for his new film: Magallanes The Cannes Festival 2025 in the Cannes Premier section, featured the screening of the film Magallanes.The f…

Mexican actor Gael García Bernal was acclaimed at the Cannes Festival for his leading role in the film Magallanes, directed by renowned Filipino filmmaker Lav Díaz. The film, presented in the Cannes Première section, sparked an ovation at the end of his screening in the Debussy room of the Festival Palace. Gael García Bernal receives ovation after the premiere of the film “Magellan” The Mexican actor, accompanied by the cast, including his half-…

Filipino director Lav Diaz dreamed of filming a film about the birth of his country, and "Magalhaes", starring Mexican actor Gael García Bernal and premiered this Sunday in Cannes, not only tells the story of the Portuguese explorer, but questions the existence of the hero who supposedly killed him, Lapulapu. With two hours and 40 minutes of duration, the film is starred by Gael García Bernal, imposing in his role as conqueror and with an impecc…

Cannes, France. Filipino director Lav Diaz dreamed of filming a film about the birth of his country, and "Magalhaes", premiered this Sunday in Cannes, not only tells the story of the Portuguese explorer, but questions the existence of the hero who supposedly killed him, Lapulapu. 2H40 long, the film is starred by the Mexican actor Gael García Bernal, imposing in his role as conqueror and with an impeccable Portuguese accent. Fernando de Magallan…