The Death of Don Quixote
“A quixotic film about the curse of filming “Don Quixote.””
Synopsis
London, 1968. Director Alphonse attempts to complete his greatest cinematic work yet, entitled “The Death of Don Quixote.” But his aging star, Patrick, is seriously ill, so it is unclear what will die first: his vision, Patrick or Don Quixote.
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TRAILER - THE DEATH OF DON QUIXOTE - Short Film
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-10-17
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Jamie Paul
Alphonse (Director)
John O'Toole
Patrick Quincey / Don Quixote
Dermot Canavan
Sancho Panza
Michael Watson-Gray
Tom (1st Assistant Director)
Philip Tomlin
Will (Set Doctor)
Robert Nova
Nestor (Cameraman)
Rory McAvoy
Peter (Sound Recordist)
Gavin Duff
Producer
Samuel T. McFarland
Focus Puller
Vassil Kotzet
Clapper Loader
Molly Shears
Script Girl
Vasco de Oliveira
Fisher Boom Operator
Nathalie Lamprecht
Assistant to Mr. Quincey
Luke Howe
Gaffer
Juri Ferri
Spark
Peter Hollywood
Studio Executive
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sitges International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Miguel Faus
- Screenplay & Story
- Miguel de Cervantes, Miguel Faus
- Original Score
- Jan Fité
- Original Title
- The Death of Don Quixote
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- The London Film School
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Miguel Faus
Miguel de Cervantes, Miguel Faus
Jan Fité
Sarath Menon
Gonçalo Ribeiro, Miguel Faus
Nathalie Lamprecht, Miguel Faus
Department Leadership Roster
Gonçalo Ribeiro
Editor
Luke Howe
Production Design
Jenny Anderton
Costume Design
Miguel Faus
Director
Nathalie Lamprecht
Producer
Miguel Faus
Writer
Miguel Faus
Producer
Sarath Menon
Director of Photography
Miguel Faus
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Death of Don Quixote
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What is The Death of Don Quixote about?
London, 1968. Director Alphonse attempts to complete his greatest cinematic work yet, entitled “The Death of Don Quixote.” But his aging star, Patrick, is seriously ill, so it is unclear what will die first: his vision, Patrick or Don Quixote.
Who directed The Death of Don Quixote?
The Death of Don Quixote was directed by Miguel Faus.
Who stars in The Death of Don Quixote?
The principal cast of The Death of Don Quixote includes Jamie Paul, John O'Toole, Dermot Canavan, Michael Watson-Gray, Philip Tomlin.
When was The Death of Don Quixote released and how long is it?
The Death of Don Quixote was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Death of Don Quixote?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Death of Don Quixote was composed by Jan Fité.
Is The Death of Don Quixote based on a book or true story?
The Death of Don Quixote is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Miguel de Cervantes".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Death of Don Quixote?
The Death of Don Quixote holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).