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The Captive

Alejandro Amenábar Adventure | Biopic | Drama | Historical Drama | LGBTQIA+ | Thriller Italy | Spain 0h00m

In 1575, the young Miguel de Cervantes is taken prisoner and sold to the fearsome Hassan, Bajá of Alger. While awaiting a ransom, he discovers an unexpected refuge in the art of storytelling...And he devises a daring escape plan.
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Festival selections:

Toronto Film Festival

Cast & Crew

Rights owner | Film Constellation

Directors | Alejandro Amenábar

Producers | Alejandro Amenábar, Fernando Bovaira, Simón de Santiago

Writers | Alejandro Amenábar

Cast | Alessandro Borghi, Julio Peña, César Sarachu, Roberto Álamo

DOP | Alex Catalán

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