The Captive
114 min
Simon’s love for Ariane transforms into a suffocating obsession. His desire to possess her escalates as he shadows her daily activities, from museum visits to opera outings, fuelled by suspicions of her attraction to women. Based on Marcel Proust’s “La Prisonnière”, the film delves into Simon's psychological entrapment, highlighting his compulsive control over Ariane's elusive affections.
With
Stanislas Merhar
Sylvie Testud
Olivia Bonamy
Liliane Rovère
Françoise Bertin
Aurore Clément
Director
Chantal Akerman
Scenario
Chantal Akerman
Author
Eric de Kuyper
Marcel Proust
Production
Gemini Films
ARTE France Cinéma
Paradise Films
Producer
Paulo Branco
Image
Sabine Lancelin
Editing
Claire Atherton
Country
Belgium
France
Year
2000
