Don Quijote
Don Quijote

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Don Quijote

1979
Movie
93 min
Spanish

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Orson WellesGenres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

This is Orson Welles' famously unfinished and fragmented adaptation of Cervantes' classic novel. It follows the adventures of the delusional knight Don Quixote and his squire Sancho Panza as they embark on a quest through a Spain that is both fantastical and starkly real. The film is known for its surreal imagery and Welles' distinctive directorial style.

Critical Reception

Orson Welles' 'Don Quijote' is a legendary cult film, celebrated for its audacious artistic vision despite its famously troubled production and fragmented nature. Critics often praise its visual inventiveness and Welles' unique take on the source material, though its unfinished state and unconventional narrative are also frequently noted.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visual ambition and Orson Welles' unique directorial flair.

  • Noted for its experimental and fragmented narrative structure.

  • Considered a fascinating, albeit incomplete, cinematic undertaking.

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Fun Fact

Orson Welles worked on 'Don Quixote' for nearly 16 years, with filming spanning from 1957 to 1979, and it was never fully completed, leading to multiple versions and interpretations of the final cut.

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