Spanish film archive sets out to reconstruct Orson Welles's lifelong 'Quixote'

A major international collaboration is underway to restore Orson Welles's unfinished film adaptation of "Don Quixote," a project that spanned over three decades and involved countless takes shot in Spain. Partnering with the Cinémathèque Française, Italy’s Cineteca Nazionale, and Munich’s Filmmuseum, the Spanish film archive aims to piece together the lost footage from this legendary shoot. This effort is crucial not only for film history enthusiasts but also for preserving the legacy of one of cinema’s most revered artists, offering new insights into Welles's visionary approach.