Honour of the Knights

Loosely based on Don Quixote, Albert Serra’s quietly compelling picture takes its time in examining the relationship at the centre of Cervantes' novel. Sancho and Quixote are presented in a series of long takes and patiently paced shots, which records their day-to-day activities. Shot in natural light, on a small budget and with local amateurs playing the two leads, this film echoes cinema's patient greats, namely Bresson and Ozu. Honour of the Knights is a beautifully weighted tale of friendship, love, faith and death.