Don Quixote
Don Quichote - Gib niemals auf!
Synopsis
After the death of his mother, 12-year-old Moritz begins to act in ways that distress the aunt he is living with, so she packs him off to Spain to be with his father. At the airport he meets "Don Quichote" - or is it? The lost boy and the deluded man have some adventures, all with a happy ending.
Top Cast
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Johann Hillmann
Moritz Ahlfeld
Bibiana Ballbé
Vicky (as Bibiana Balbe)
Christoph Maria Herbst
Don Quichote
Peter Lohmeyer
Michael Ahlfeld
Hans Richter
Kern (as Hans Richter III)
Juan Navarro
Alvaro
Joseph Lazano
Jesús Calvo
Gerard Garriga
Albert Garcia
Antón Bargalló
Adrià Puigverd
Xavier Mestres
Manager Drive In
Oscar Manrique
Montserrat Alcoverro
Jordi Palies
Úrsula González
Marc Pociello
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sibylle Tafel
- Screenplay & Story
- Christian Zübert
- Original Score
- Dieter Schleip
- Original Title
- Don Quichote - Gib niemals auf!
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Roxy Film, Steinweg Emotion Pictures, TV3
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sibylle Tafel
Christian Zübert
Dieter Schleip
Wolfgang Weigl
Department Leadership Roster
Sibylle Tafel
Director
Christian Zübert
Writer
Wolfgang Weigl
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Don Quixote
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Don Quixote about?
After the death of his mother, 12-year-old Moritz begins to act in ways that distress the aunt he is living with, so she packs him off to Spain to be with his father. At the airport he meets "Don Quichote" - or is it? The lost boy and the deluded man have some adventures, all with a happy ending.
Who directed Don Quixote?
Don Quixote was directed by Sibylle Tafel.
Who stars in Don Quixote?
The principal cast of Don Quixote includes Johann Hillmann, Bibiana Ballbé, Christoph Maria Herbst, Peter Lohmeyer, Hans Richter.
When was Don Quixote released and how long is it?
Don Quixote was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Don Quixote?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Don Quixote was composed by Dieter Schleip.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Don Quixote?
Don Quixote holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).