Portuguese director Pedro Palma will screen his documentary at the Portugal Pavilion, in the Central Experience Room, followed by a Q&A session.
In this documentary, Portuguese film director Pedro Palma presents the life of Henry of Malacca at the request of the Malaysian foundation Yayasan DMDI. The documentary follows the footsteps of this man, who become Magellan´s friend and interpreter during the first circumnavigation of the world by interviewing historians and researchers.
The documentary addresses the possibility of Henry being the first man to complete the circumnavigation of the world returning to Malacca (from where he departed years before) after the death of Ferdinand Magellan at the battle of Cebu, Philippines.
Screening starts: 07:00pm
Duration: 67 minutes
Producer: Foundation Yayasan DMDI
Director: Pedro Palma
Please note seating capacity is limited and subject to confirmation.
RSVP: florinda.lobato@portugalglobal.pt
SYNOPSIS
“Henry of Malacca, A Malay and Magellan” is a documentary about Henry of Malacca, the servant of Ferdinand Magellan (Fernão de Magalhães) in the context of the first circumnavigation voyage between 1519 and 1522.In this documentary, Portuguese film director Pedro Palma presents the life of Henry of Malacca at the request of the Malaysian foundation Yayasan DMDI. The documentary follows the footsteps of this man, who become Magellan´s friend and interpreter during the first circumnavigation of the world by interviewing historians and researchers.
The documentary addresses the possibility of Henry being the first man to complete the circumnavigation of the world returning to Malacca (from where he departed years before) after the death of Ferdinand Magellan at the battle of Cebu, Philippines.
Screening starts: 07:00pm
Duration: 67 minutes
Producer: Foundation Yayasan DMDI
Director: Pedro Palma
Please note seating capacity is limited and subject to confirmation.
RSVP: florinda.lobato@portugalglobal.pt
