The Captive (2000)
Original title: La Captive
The Captive is a 2000 French-language drama movie directed by Chantal Akerman, with a running time of 1h 59m. It stars Sylvie Testud, Stanislas Merhar and Olivia Bonamy.
Ariane lives with Simon in his large Paris flat. Simon is obsessed with her: he wants to know everything about her, secretly follows her when she goes out, asks questions all the time, even in the most intimate moments. Ariane seems to take it all in stride, but Simon realises that she's hiding something.
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What is The Captive about?
Ariane lives with Simon in his large Paris flat. Simon is obsessed with her: he wants to know everything about her, secretly follows her when she goes out, asks questions all the time, even in the most intimate moments. Ariane seems to take it all in stride, but Simon realises that she's hiding something.
When was The Captive released?
The Captive was released on 27 September 2000.
How long is The Captive?
The Captive runs 1h 59m.
Who made The Captive?
The Captive was directed by Chantal Akerman.
Where can I watch The Captive?
The Captive is available on Criterion Channel.
Where to watch The Captive
Stream: Criterion Channel
Cast
- Sylvie Testud as Ariane
- Stanislas Merhar as Simon
- Olivia Bonamy as Andrée
- Liliane Rovère as Françoise, the maid
- Bérénice Bejo as Sarah
- Aurore Clément as Léa, the actress
- Anna Mouglalis as Isabelle
- Xavier Morange as Painter
- Françoise Bertin as The grandmother
- Vanessa Larré as Hélène
- Samuel Tasinaje as Levy
- Jean Borodine as The chauffeur