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The Captive

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

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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
Writers: Alejandro Amenábar
Language: Spanish; Castilian
Country: Spain, Italy
Release date: 12 September 2025
Budget: $10,720,500

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