Lav Diaz’s ‘Magellan’ Selected As The Philippines’ Oscar Entry For Best International Feature

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

MANILA, Philippines – Lav Diaz’s Magellan earned the nod as the Philippines’ official entry for the Best International Feature Film category in the 98th Academy Awards or 2026 Oscars. The historical epic drama that explores the final months of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, who sailed to the Philippines under the Spanish crown in the 16th century, beat out six other films shortlisted by the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP). Other f…

Lav Diaz’s ‘Magellan’ named Philippines’ official entry to Oscars 2026

Lav Diaz’s historical movie “Magellan,” starring Gael Garcia Bernal, is the Philippines’ official entry to the 98th Academy Awards or Oscars 2026. 

Lav Diaz’s ‘Magellan’ Selected As The Philippines’ Oscar Entry For Best International Feature

Lav Diaz’s Magellan, starring Gael Garcia Bernal, as the country's official Oscar Entry for Best International Feature Film.

Lav Diaz's ‘Magellan’ makes it as PH's official entry to Oscars

MANILA, Philippines — The Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP), with support from the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), has chosen Lav Diaz’s “Magellan” as the country’s official entry to the 98th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category.

Lav Diaz's 'Magellan' selected as PH's entry to 98th Oscars | ABS-CBN Entertainment

Acclaimed filmmaker Lav Diaz's historical piece 'Magellan' has been selected as the Philippines' submission to the 98th Academy Awards, the Film Development Cou

Lav Diaz’s ‘Magellan’ Sails to Oscar Waters as Philippines’ International Feature Entry

Lav Diaz's 'Magellan' has been selected as the Philippines' submission for the best international feature film category at the 98th Academy Awards.