Post-Production - SPANISH, ARABIC - Drama, Action/Adventure
1575 Algiers, Miguel de Cervantes, a wounded Spanish Navy soldier, is held prisoner by Ottoman corsairs. Armed with his love for storytelling, his narratives enthral his fellow captives and sparks a secret affinity with the feared Bay of Algiers as he plans his great escape.
Year of production : 2024 Director(s) : Alejandro AMENÁBAR Cast : Alessandro BORGHI, Julio PEÑA Producer(s) : Fernando BOVAIRA, Mod PRODUCCIONES , . HIMENÓPTERO, Propaganda ITALIA
The origin story of the young Miguel de Cervantes, the real-life literary genius behind the iconic novel ‘Don Quixote’.1575 Algiers, Miguel de Cervantes, a wounded 28-year-old Spanish Navy soldier, is held prisoner by Ottoman corsairs. Faced with a ticking clock, a cruel death awaits him should his fellow countrymen fail to pay his ransom soon; but within the confines of his cell, Cervantes discovers a surprising refuge - the art of storytelling.Crafted from resilience and hope, his stories enthral his fellow captives, and captures the attention of Hasan,the enigmatic and feared Bey of Algiers. Igniting a secret affinity between captor and captive, suspicions rise amidst growing tensions in the city, and Cervantes, driven by an unwavering sense of optimism, devises a daring plan for freedom.
Country(ies) : SPAIN, ITALY