The Captive
“The Author of Don Quixote Left an Incredible Story Untold. His Own.”
Overview
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 capture the attention of Hasan, the enigmatic and feared Bey of Algiers. With a secret affinity ignited between captor and captive, suspicions rise amidst growing tensions in the city; Cervantes, driven by an unwavering sense of optimism, devises a daring plan for freedom.
Budget
$10,720,500
Production Companies
Himenóptero, Misent Producciones, Propaganda Italia, Mod Producciones
Languages
Arabic, Spanish
Cast
Julio Peña
Miguel
Alessandro Borghi
Hasán Bajá
Miguel Rellán
Antonio de Sosa
Fernando Tejero
Blanco de Paz
Luis Callejo
Dorador
José Manuel Poga
Diego Castañeda
Roberto Álamo
Abderramán
Albert Salazar
Beltrán
Juanma Muniagurria
Aguilar
César Saratxu
Fray Juan Gil
Jorge Asín
Fray Antón
Mohamed Said
Guardia Muley
Walid Charaf
Guardia Alí
Luna Berroa
Zoraida
Khaled Kouka
Agí Morato
