The Captive(2025)

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

• Drama
• History

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.

Director:

Alejandro Amenábar

Released:

2025-09-12

Country:

Italy, Spain