The Captive (El cautivo)

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

Release Date:	2025-09-12
Runtime:	134 min
Status:	Released
Genres:	Drama, History
Production:	Himenóptero, Misent Producciones, Propaganda Italia, Mod Producciones

Overview

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.