Plot: 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.

Genres: Drama, History

Cast: Julio Peña, Alessandro Borghi, Miguel Rellán, Fernando Tejero, Luis Callejo

Release: 2025-09-12

Runtime: 134 min

Director: Alejandro Amenábar