The Captive movie poster

The Captive

September 27, 2000 1h 58m 5.6/10 (63 votes)

Originally released in 2000. The Captive is a drama/romance film. directed by Chantal Akerman.

Starring Sylvie Testud, Stanislas Merhar, and Olivia Bonamy

Synopsis

A handsome, idle, and hopeless neurotic lives in a labyrinthine, half-renovated Paris flat with his ailing grandmother, a faithful family servant, and Ariane Rey, his willing captive, the object of his obsessive jealousy and unquenchable desire.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 27, 2000 25 years ago
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Runtime 1h 58m 118 minutes total
User Rating 5.6/10 Mixed (63 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country France + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • Gemini Films
  • Paradise Films
  • ARTE France Cinéma

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Captive about?

A handsome, idle, and hopeless neurotic lives in a labyrinthine, half-renovated Paris flat with his ailing grandmother, a faithful family servant, and Ariane Rey, his willing captive, the object of...

Who directed The Captive?

The Captive was directed by Chantal Akerman.

How long is The Captive?

The Captive has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).

When was The Captive released?

The Captive was released on September 27, 2000 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Captive?

The main cast of The Captive includes Sylvie Testud, Stanislas Merhar, Olivia Bonamy, Liliane Rovère, Bérénice Bejo.