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Post-Production - SPANISH, ARABIC - Drama, Action/Adventure

Log Line

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.

Previous markets

  • Cannes 2024 (Debut)
  • AFM 2024 (Line up)
Full history

Year of production : 2024

Director(s) : Alejandro AMENÁBAR
Cast : Alessandro BORGHI, Julio PEÑA

Producer(s) : Fernando BOVAIRA, Mod PRODUCCIONES , . HIMENÓPTERO, Propaganda ITALIA

Synopsis

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.

Market status

  • AFM
    Line Up

Production

Country(ies) : SPAIN, ITALY


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