Don Quixote

This film is a posthumous release of Orson Welles' unfinished adaptation of Miguel de Cervantes' classic novel. It follows the titular character, an aging nobleman who reads too many chivalric romances and decides to become a knight-errant, embarking on a series of adventures with his squire, Sancho Panza. The narrative explores themes of idealism versus reality, sanity versus madness, and the nature of truth.

Due to its complex and troubled production history spanning decades and its fragmented nature, critical reception has been varied, often focusing on Welles' ambition and the film's unique, almost mythical creation process. It is generally appreciated by cinephiles for its artistic intent and the glimpse it offers into Welles' later work.

• A testament to Orson Welles' lifelong passion project.
• Despite its fragmented form, the film offers fascinating insights into Welles' directorial vision.
• Its historical context and troubled production are as much a part of the viewing experience as the content itself.

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Orson Welles first began filming his version of Don Quixote in 1957, and he continued to shoot footage for it sporadically until his death in 1985, making it one of the longest and most complex productions in film history.