Terry Gilliam's 25-Year Quest to Film Don Quixote

Terry Gilliam's long-gestating film 'The Man Who Killed Don Quixote' finally premieres after 25 years of development. The film, distributed by M2 Pictures, stars Adam Driver as Toby, a filmmaker obsessed with making a Don Quixote movie, and Jonathan Pryce as the titular character. Gilliam first read Cervantes' novel in 1989 and became obsessed, but the project faced numerous setbacks. In an interview, Gilliam reflects on his own obsession, comparing it to Toby's struggle between art and commerce. He notes that Don Quixote represents a purity that real people lack. Gilliam recalls the film's production as surprisingly smooth, finishing on time and on budget, despite earlier challenges like a scene with Sergio Lopez and Rossy De Palma involving horses. The film explores themes of delusion, leadership, and artistic integrity in a troubled historical moment.