In 1575, the young Miguel de Cervantes is taken prisoner and sold to the fearsome Hassan, Bajá of Alger. While awaiting a ransom, he discovers an unexpected refuge in the art of storytelling...And he devises a daring escape plan.
Directed byAlejandro Amenábar
Written byAlejandro Amenábar, Alejandro Hernández
CountrySpain, Italy
Runtime134 min
On screen
Julio Peña
Alessandro Borghi
Miguel Rellán