Writing
Miguel de Cervantes
Born — Died
1547-09-29 — 1616-04-22
Place of birth
Alcalá de Henares
Known for
Writing
Credits
6 titles
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (Spanish: [miˈɣel de θeɾˈβantes saaˈβeðɾa]; 29 September 1547 (assumed) – 22 April 1616 NS) was a Spanish writer widely regarded as the greatest writer in the Spanish language and one of the world's pre-eminent novelists. He is best known for his novel Don Quixote, a work often cited as both the first modern novel and one of the pinnacles of world literature. Much of his life was spent in poverty and obscurity, while the bulk of his surviving work was produced in the three years preceding his death, when he was supported by the Count of Lemos and did not have to work. Despite this, his influence and literary contribution are reflected by the fact that Spanish is…
Known for
NRDon Quixote and Sancho Panza set forth on their quest in search of honor, chivalry, and legacy.
The Knight of the Sorrowful Figure
2026
NRDon Quixote is a 19th century work, choreographed by Petipa in 1869. Rudolf Nureyev revived it in 1966 and it is his version in La Scala Ballet’s repertoire, much loved by ballet audiences for its winning mix of technical bravura, exuberance and comic touches. La Scala Ballet brought the world of a fantastical Spain brilliantly to life with their sophisticated dance, music, costumes and sets, energetically accompanied by the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, conducted by David Coleman.
Don Quixote
2015
7.0Spain, XVII century. Elderly eccentric Don Quihan dreams of romance about knights and exploits. Everyone around him considers the old man crazy, only the shepherd Sancho Panse sincerely believed in the noble impulses of Don Kihano. One night, Don Quihano decides to realize his dream and escape from the city. “Don Quixote Returns” is an adventure comedy based on the novel “The Cunning Hidalgo Don Quixote of La Mancha” by Miguel Cervantes.
Don Quixote Returns
1997
8.5Miniseries version of the first half of Cervantes' famous novel.
El Quijote de Miguel de Cervantes
1992
NR"Don Qixote" is a classical ballet to the music of Ludwig Minkus, based on the novel by Miguel de Cervantes "The Clever Hidalgo Don Qixote of La Mancha".
The Kremlin Ballet: Don Quixote
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4.9"Don Kihot" is a satirical, Klee-esque meditation about Don Quijote in the contemporary militaristic and regimentistic world.
Don Quixote
1962
Behind the camera
NRDon Quixote and Sancho Panza set forth on their quest in search of honor, chivalry, and legacy.
The Knight of the Sorrowful Figure
2026
NRDon Quixote is a 19th century work, choreographed by Petipa in 1869. Rudolf Nureyev revived it in 1966 and it is his version in La Scala Ballet’s repertoire, much loved by ballet audiences for its winning mix of technical bravura, exuberance and comic touches. La Scala Ballet brought the world of a fantastical Spain brilliantly to life with their sophisticated dance, music, costumes and sets, energetically accompanied by the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, conducted by David Coleman.
Don Quixote
2015
7.0Spain, XVII century. Elderly eccentric Don Quihan dreams of romance about knights and exploits. Everyone around him considers the old man crazy, only the shepherd Sancho Panse sincerely believed in the noble impulses of Don Kihano. One night, Don Quihano decides to realize his dream and escape from the city. “Don Quixote Returns” is an adventure comedy based on the novel “The Cunning Hidalgo Don Quixote of La Mancha” by Miguel Cervantes.
Don Quixote Returns
1997
8.5Miniseries version of the first half of Cervantes' famous novel.
El Quijote de Miguel de Cervantes
1992
NR"Don Qixote" is a classical ballet to the music of Ludwig Minkus, based on the novel by Miguel de Cervantes "The Clever Hidalgo Don Qixote of La Mancha".
The Kremlin Ballet: Don Quixote
—
4.9"Don Kihot" is a satirical, Klee-esque meditation about Don Quijote in the contemporary militaristic and regimentistic world.
Don Quixote
1962