The Captive

The author of Don Quixote left an incredible story untold. His own.

Genres: Drama, History

Counries: Italy, Spain

Companies: Himenóptero, Misent Producciones, Propaganda Italia, Mod Producciones

Runtime: 134 minutes

In 1575, the young soldier Miguel de Cervantes is captured on the high seas by Barbary pirates and taken to Algiers as a hostage. Aware that a cruel death awaits him if his family does not pay his ransom soon, he finds refuge in his passion for storytelling.