Quixote in New York
Quijote en Nueva York
Synopsis
At the age of eighty-two, Carrete wants to fulfil a dream before the end of his career as a dancer: to perform in a great theatre in New York. Despite his tireless enthusiasm, his health tells him that his days as a flamenco master are coming to an end. His art saved him from starvation and the cinemas sheltered him from the cold during the Spanish post-war period. And it was on the big screen that he met his admired Fred Astaire, who settled in his imagination as a fantasy to aspire to. And as he awaits his long-awaited American adventure, Carrete looks back on his past. Joaquín, one of his sons, who was a talented guitarist and whose hopes were dashed by prison, wants to play again. Father and son try to find each other again, while the mirage of the giant skyscrapers fades away, revealing the reality.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Málaga Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jorge Peña Martín
- Screenplay & Story
- Jorge Peña Martín
- Original Score
- Felipe Milano
- Original Title
- Quijote en Nueva York
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Womack Studios, Elora Films, Libertad & Cultura AIE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jorge Peña Martín
Jorge Peña Martín
Felipe Milano
Bruno Herrero
José Carlos Conde, Antonio Carreto, David Rodríguez Megias, Victoria de Prado
Department Leadership Roster
Jorge Peña Martín
Director
Jorge Peña Martín
Screenplay
Bruno Herrero
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Quixote in New York
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What is Quixote in New York about?
At the age of eighty-two, Carrete wants to fulfil a dream before the end of his career as a dancer: to perform in a great theatre in New York. Despite his tireless enthusiasm, his health tells him that his days as a flamenco master are coming to an end. His art saved him from starvation and the cinemas sheltered him from the cold during the Spanish post-war period. And it was on the big screen that he met his admired Fred Astaire, who settled in his imagination as a fantasy to aspire to. And as he awaits his long-awaited American adventure, Carrete looks back on his past. Joaquín, one of his sons, who was a talented guitarist and whose hopes were dashed by prison, wants to play again. Father and son try to find each other again, while the mirage of the giant skyscrapers fades away, revealing the reality.
Who directed Quixote in New York?
Quixote in New York was directed by Jorge Peña Martín.
Who stars in Quixote in New York?
The principal cast of Quixote in New York includes José Losada, “Carrete de Málaga”, Miguel Poveda, Rocío Molina, Tim Ries, Joaquín Losada.
When was Quixote in New York released and how long is it?
Quixote in New York was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Quixote in New York?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Quixote in New York was composed by Felipe Milano.