The Captive (2000)
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.
Director: Chantal Akerman
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 118 min
Release Date: September 27, 2000
Cast
- Sylvie Testud - Ariane
- Stanislas Merhar - Simon
- Olivia Bonamy - Andrée
- Liliane Rovère - Françoise, the maid
- Bérénice Bejo - Sarah
- Aurore Clément - Léa, the actress
- Anna Mouglalis - Isabelle
- Xavier Morange - Painter
- Françoise Bertin - The grandmother
- Vanessa Larré - Hélène
Screenplay
Cinematography: Sabine Lancelin
Editing: Claire Atherton
Production: Gemini Films, Paradise Films, ARTE France Cinéma
Country: France, Belgium
Language: Français
Box Office: $636
Original Language: fr
Themes
Burning Passion and Desire, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories
Keywords
hotel, friendship, paris, france, based on novel or book, love triangle, self-destruction, sexuality, obsession, paranoia, lover, love, memory, captive, desire, illness
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed The Captive?
- The Captive was directed by Chantal Akerman.
- Who stars in The Captive?
- The Captive stars Sylvie Testud, Stanislas Merhar, Olivia Bonamy, Liliane Rovère, Bérénice Bejo, Aurore Clément.
- How long is The Captive?
- The Captive has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- What genre is The Captive?
- The Captive is a Drama, Romance film.
- How much did The Captive gross?
- The Captive grossed $636 worldwide.
- Where was The Captive produced?
- The Captive was produced in France, Belgium.
- What are the themes of The Captive?
- The themes of The Captive include: Burning Passion and Desire, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories.