Renowned Filipino auteur Lav Diaz has hinted that his latest historical epic, “Magellan,” could be setting its sails toward the Cannes Film Festival this May. During a recent masterclass at the Doha ...

Earlier this year, Filipino filmmaker Lav Diaz had a near-death experience, and not for the first time. He was editing his new film, Magellan, when he began vomiting blood. “I almost died from ...

GRINDELWALD, Switzerland — Decorated filmmaker Lav Diaz teased his upcoming movie about Ferdinan Magellan starring Gael Garcia Bernal could premiere at this year's Cannes Film Festival.