The Captive (2025)

  • NR
  • 09/06/2025 (CA)
  • Drama, History
  • 2h 14m

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

Overview

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.

Alejandro Amenábar

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Julio Peña's headshot

Julio Peña

Miguel
Alessandro Borghi's headshot

Alessandro Borghi

Hasán Bajá
Miguel Rellán's headshot

Miguel Rellán

Antonio de Sosa
Fernando Tejero's headshot

Fernando Tejero

Blanco de Paz
Luis Callejo's headshot

Luis Callejo

Dorador
José Manuel Poga's headshot

José Manuel Poga

Diego Castañeda
Roberto Álamo's headshot

Roberto Álamo

Abderramán
Albert Salazar's headshot

Albert Salazar

Beltrán

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