Borges and Me

Borges and Me (2026)



9.0 2026 109 min —

Director: Marc Turtletaub

Cast: Fionn Whitehead, Luis Gnecco, Alan Cumming, Peter Mullan, Harriet Sansom Harris

Drama
A restless 23-year-old aspiring writer, Jay Parini, trades his quiet ambitions for the driver’s seat of a clunky Morris Minor, playing chauffeur to the legendary, blind literary titan Jorge Luis Borges across the rugged Scottish landscape. While Parini clings to his conservative, orderly world, the irrepressible 70-year-old Borges unleashes a torrent of chaotic brilliance that turns their mundane journey into a mind-bending odyssey. Thrown together in a car that feels both a prison and a portal, the pair’s clashing worlds spiral into surreal encounters—until the open road, in true road-movie fashion, begins to dissolve their differences and unearths an unexpected, human connection.

More About This Film

Borges and Me is a 2026 literary road movie inspired by Jay Parini's memoir about spending time with Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges. The film follows a young student who becomes chauffeur and companion to the legendary author as the pair travel through the Scottish Highlands.

Directed by Marc Turtletaub, the film uses the journey to explore the meeting of two very different personalities and the unexpected common ground that can emerge between them. The road setting allows literature, culture, class, age, and friendship to intersect in an intimate, character-driven story.

  • Marc Turtletaub directed the film.
  • The screenplay was written by Oren Moverman, Jay Parini, and Ross Clarke.
  • Alan Cumming stars as Jorge Luis Borges.
  • Morven Christie is also among the principal cast.
  • The film had its United Kingdom release on August 15, 2026.

Where to Watch

Borges and Me has followed an independent theatrical and festival release, with digital availability dependent on territory.