In the Land of Don Quixote
S01E09: Rome and the Orient in Spain’s Past
Overview
Planning to make a film on Don Quixote, Welles took a long trip to Spain ― from Andalusia to Pamplona, from roman heritage to arab vestiges ― with his wife Paola Mori and daughter Beatrice. He filmed a nine-part travelogue series for RAI. As he did not record any commentary, he only delivered the negatives to RAI, accompanied by a soundtrack of music and noise. (RAI aired the nine episodes, adding a voice narration. In 2005, the original material was restored, and the commentary added in 1962 removed.)
Episodes
S01E02 Holy Week in Spain
S01E03 The San Fermin Holidays (July 6)
S01E04 The Running of the Bulls in Pamplona
S01E05 The Caves of Jerez
S01E06 Seville
S01E07 April Fair in Seville
S01E08 Time for Flamenco
S01E09 Rome and the Orient in Spain’s Past
Cast
Beatrice Welles
Herself
Arnoldo Foà
Narrator (voice)
Paola Mori
Herself
Orson Welles
Himself
