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Writer

Alejandro Amenábar

1575, Algiers. Miguel de Cervantes (Julio Peña), a wounded 28-year-old Spanish Navy soldier, is held prisoner by Ottoman corsairs. A cruel death awaits him should his 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 enthrall his fellow captives, and capture the attention of Hasan (Alessandro Borghi), the enigmatic and feared Bey of Algiers, igniting a secret affinity between captor and captive. Suspicions rise amidst growing tensions in the city, and Cervantes, driven by an unwavering sense of optimism, devises a daring plan to escape.

With the support of: Eurimages, ICAA – Ministerio de la Cultura – Gobierno de Espana, Ministero della Cultura Italiano- Direzione Generale Cinema, Generalitat Valenciana, Lazio Cinema International, Arcano Financiaciòn Audiovisual, Crea Sgr