Synopsis
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.
Movie Information
- Director
- Alejandro Amenábar
- Writers
- Alejandro Amenábar
- Release Year
- 2025
- Runtime
- 134 minutes
- Genre
- Drama, History
- Language
- ES
- Country
- Italy, Spain
- Status
- Released
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (78 votes)
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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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