The Captive
The author of Don Quixote left an incredible story untold. His own.
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9/12/2025Runtime
134 minsOverview
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.
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SpanishBudget
$10,720,500Revenue
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A meditative historical drama about captivity and imagination, where a young soldier's gift for storytelling becomes his lifeline and forge. It's a quiet, intimate exploration of how creativity sustains the human spirit under duress.
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