"Cervantes: la búsqueda" is a documentary film that delves into the fascinating story of the exhumation and identification of the remains of one of the greatest authors of the Spanish language, Miguel de Cervantes. The film, directed by Javier Balaguer, features unpublished footage of the meticulous excavation process carried out at the Las Trinitarias Descalzas Church in Madrid, where Cervantes and his wife, Catalina de Salazar, were believed to be buried. Through interviews with scientists, historians, experts, and journalists, the documentary not only verifies the identity of the remains but also delves into the life and legacy of Cervantes. The film also includes a fictionalized portion where the ghost of Cervantes, played by Ramón Barea, and his eternal rival, Lope de Vega, played by Ginés García Millán, come to life.

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