The Captive
La Captive
2000 · 1h 59m · Drama, Romance · France, Belgium · Rated 15 (GB)
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.
Directed by
Chantal AkermanBased on the novel by
Marcel Proust5.9Smart score
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based on novel or bookcaptivedesirefriendshiphotelillnessloveloverlove trianglememoryobsessionparanoiaparis, franceself-destructionsexualitywoman director
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