The Man Who Killed Don Quixote

"Today's a marvelous day for adventures!"

Apr 19 2019 Not Rated 2h 12m
Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Toby, a cynical film director finds himself trapped in the outrageous delusions of an old Spanish shoe-maker who believes himself to be Don Quixote. In the course of their comic and increasingly surreal adventures, Toby is forced to confront the tragic repercussions of a film he made in his idealistic youth.

Plot

Toby, a cynical but supposedly genius film director finds himself trapped in the outrageous delusions of an old Spanish shoe-maker who believes himself to be Don Quixote. In the course of their comic and increasingly surreal adventures, Toby is forced to confront the tragic repercussions of a film he made in his idealistic youth - a film that changed the hopes and dreams of a small Spanish village forever. Can Toby make amends and regain his humanity? Can Don Quixote survive his madness and imminent death? Or will love conquer all?

Written by

Terry Gilliam, Tony Grisoni, Miguel de Cervantes y Saavedra

Directed by

Terry Gilliam

Production Countries

Belgium, United Kingdom, France, Portugal, Spain

Production Companies

Entre Chien et Loup, Recorded Picture Company, Amazon Studios, Alacran Pictures, Eurimages, Movistar+, Proximus, Wallimage, TVE, Tornasol Films, Ukbar Films

Languages

English, Español

Awards

5 wins & 12 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
23,698
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
58
Popularity
NA