1521 (film)
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| Directed by | Michael Barder |
| Written by | Mary Krell-Oishi |
| Story by | Francis B. Lara Ho |
| Produced by | Francis B. Lara Ho |
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| Cinematography | Michael Barder Patrick Ferrer |
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Production company | Inspire Studios |
| Distributed by | Viva Films |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Countries | Philippines United States |
| Languages | Filipino English Spanish |
1521 (also known in United States as 1521: The Quest for Love and Freedom) is a 2023 historical drama film written by Mary Krell-Oishi and directed by Michael Barder. A Philippine-American co-production, it stars Danny Trejo, Bea Alonzo, Costas Mandylor, Michael Copon, Hector David Jr., Maricel Laxa, Vic Romano, Floyd Tena, Larissa Buendia. The film is based on the 1521 encounter of explorer Ferdinand Magellan and his crew, who were serving the Spanish Empire, with Lapulapu and other pre-Hispanic Philippine natives, as well as the love story between a native princess and one of Magellan's men.