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Philippines Selects Magellan for Oscar Bid in 2025

9/1/2025

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The Philippines has chosen Lav Diaz's film *Magellan* for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards.
The film depicts Ferdinand Magellan as a complex character, addressing themes of colonialism and mortality.
*Magellan* premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and is set for release in the Philippines on September 10, 2025.
The Film Academy will assist with the Oscar campaign and partner with distributors for international marketing.

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The Philippines has chosen Lav Diaz's film *Magellan* for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards.
The film depicts Ferdinand Magellan as a complex character, addressing themes of colonialism and mortality.
*Magellan* premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and is set for release in the Philippines on September 10, 2025.
The Film Academy will assist with the Oscar campaign and partner with distributors for international marketing.