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The Captive

Original title: El cautivo

2025 2h 14m ★ 6.6/10 TMDB
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In 1575, the young soldier Miguel de Cervantes is captured on the high seas by Barbary pirates and taken to Algiers as a hostage. Aware that a cruel death awaits him if his family does not pay his ransom soon, he finds refuge in his passion for storytelling.

Director
Alejandro Amenábar
Written by
Alejandro Amenábar
Production
Italy, Spain
Release date
2025-09-12

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