Lost in La Mancha (2002)

Name: Lost in La Mancha
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2002
Duration: 93 min
Cast: Jeff Bridges, Johnny Depp, Vanessa Paradis, Jean Rochefort, Terry Gilliam

1h 33m United Kingdom, United States of America

Documentary

Plot

Fulton and Pepe’s documentary from 2000 chronicles Terry Gilliam’s ambitious endeavor to bring The Man Who Killed Don Quixote to life. As production progresses, a series of chaotic setbacks—including injuries, unexpected storms, and logistical nightmares—threaten to derail the project. The film reveals the relentless pursuit of artistic vision in the face of overwhelming challenges, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the trials faced by Gilliam and his team. Their journey becomes a testament to creativity, resilience, and the unpredictability of filmmaking.

Cast

Jeff Bridges Johnny Depp Vanessa Paradis Jean Rochefort Terry Gilliam Tony Grisoni Philip A. Patterson Nicola Pecorini Andrea Calderwood Bernard Bouix René Cleitman José Luis Escolar Benjamín Fernández Bárbara Pérez-Solero Gabriella Pescucci