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Lav Diaz
Filipino filmmaker and writer known for long-form, critically acclaimed films; director of Magellan and recipient of major festival awards including the Golden Lion.
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Filipino Director Lav Diaz on "Magellan," Colonialism in the Philippines & More
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Filipino filmmaker Lav Diaz, known for his critically acclaimed works, discusses his latest film, Magellan, starring Gael García Bernal. He delves into Magellan's dual legacy as both a hero and a symbol of colonial violence. The conversation explores early European imperialism and the historical complexities of figures like Lapu-Lapu and Enrique of Malacca. Diaz emphasizes the need to reexamine colonial narratives and reflects on the ongoing impacts of American intervention in the Philippines. His film serves as a catalyst for global dialogue on history.
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