Adventure ·Drama ·History · United States of America · 2023 · 1h 55m

1521: The Quest for Love and Freedom

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Director
Michael Barder
Cast
Danny Trejo as Ferdinand Magellan Bea Alonzo as Princess Diwata Costas Mandylor as Lorenzo Hector David Jr. as Enrique Maricel Laxa as Ahmani Michael Copon as Datu Lapu-lapu
Crew
Michael Barder — Director of Photography Patrick Jess Ferrer — Director of Photography Stephen Wollwerth — Editor Rembrandt Floresca — Editor Michael Barder — Editor Von De Guzmán — Original Music Composer
Synopsis

In pre-Spanish era Philippines, a young native princess with goddess-like beauty falls in love with a dashing Spanish soldier. Against all odds, and pulled apart by their loyalties to their own people, they fight for their clandestine romance.

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Mood & Themes
magellan
Key Collaborators
Michael Barder Director Michael Barder Director of Photography Patrick Jess Ferrer Director of Photography Stephen Wollwerth Editor Rembrandt Floresca Editor Michael Barder Editor Von De Guzmán Original Music Composer Mary Krell-Oshi Screenplay Francis B. Lara Ho Story Francis B. Lara Ho Producer Francisco Garcia Nebres Production Design
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