Movie

Down Quixote

2022 · 104 min

A warm, whimsical take on a classic tale, performed with earnest charm by a unique ensemble.

Tagline: THE STORY OF DON QUIXOTE LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE
Overview: Down Quixote is a feature film adapted from the classic Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes, written and directed by Leonardo Cortez, with a cast made up exclusively of actors with Down Syndrome. The actors are part of the ADID Theater Group which, in 2021, completes 23 years of existence, with 12 shows inspired by classics of world dramaturgy.
How it feels: Whimsical, warm, earnest and light. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Identity, friendship, love, immigration
Content: Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
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Tone: whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
friendship
love
immigration
art
Places: small town
countryside
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex none