The Captive
La Captive
Synopsis
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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La Captive Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-02
Top Cast
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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
Samuel Tasinaje
Levy
Jean Borodine
The chauffeur
Adeline Chaudron
Prostitute
Sophie Assante
The singing woman
Christophe Gendreau
Bellboy
Sébastien Haddouk
Painter
Stanislas Januskiewicz
Matre d'hotel
Laurence Guillet
Receptionist
Release History & Theatrical Window
Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema
Festival / Special Debut
September 27, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 12, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$636
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chantal Akerman
- Screenplay & Story
- Chantal Akerman, Eric de Kuyper, Marcel Proust
- Original Title
- La Captive
- Country of Origin
- France, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Worldwide Gross
- $636
- Production Studios
- Gemini Films, Paradise Films, ARTE France Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chantal Akerman
Chantal Akerman, Eric de Kuyper, Marcel Proust
Sabine Lancelin
Claire Atherton
Paulo Branco
Department Leadership Roster
Chantal Akerman
Director
Chantal Akerman
Writer
Eric de Kuyper
Writer
Paulo Branco
Producer
Sabine Lancelin
Director of Photography
Claire Atherton
Editor
Christian Marti
Production Design
Nathalie du Roscoat
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Captive
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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.
Who directed The Captive?
The Captive was directed by Chantal Akerman.
Who stars in The Captive?
The principal cast of The Captive includes Sylvie Testud, Stanislas Merhar, Olivia Bonamy, Liliane Rovère, Bérénice Bejo.
When was The Captive released and how long is it?
The Captive was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
How much did The Captive make at the box office?
The Captive grossed $636 in worldwide ticket sales.
Is The Captive based on a book or true story?
The Captive is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Marcel Proust".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Captive?
The Captive holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).