The Captive
2000•1h 59m•5.7•Released
DramaRomance
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
Writer
Eric de Kuyper, Chantal Akerman
Revenue
$0M
Languages
French
Studio
Gemini Films
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
Samuel Tasinaje
Levy
Jean Borodine
The chauffeur
Adeline Chaudron
Prostitute
Sophie Assante
The singing woman
Christophe Gendreau
Bellboy
Production
Company
Gemini Films
Company
Paradise Films
Company
ARTE France Cinéma
Producer
Paulo Branco
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