

La Captive
- Drama
- Romance
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.
The Captive is a 2000 French drama-romance film exploring obsession and secrecy within an intimate relationship. Set in Paris, it follows Simon's controlling fixation on his partner Ariane, who harbors hidden truths of her own. This psychological examination of love and surveillance has been available since its September 2000 release.
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Sylvie TestudAriane
Stanislas MerharSimon
Olivia BonamyAndrée
Liliane RovèreFrançoise, the maid
Bérénice BejoSarah
Aurore ClémentLéa, the actress
Anna MouglalisIsabelle- Xavier MorangePainter
- Françoise BertinThe grandmother
Vanessa LarréHélène
Samuel TasinajeLevy- Jean BorodineThe chauffeur
- Adeline ChaudronProstitute
- Sophie AssanteThe singing woman
Christophe GendreauBellboy

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When was The Captive released?
The Captive was released on September 27, 2000.
What is The Captive about?
The film centers on Simon, who becomes obsessively focused on controlling and monitoring his partner Ariane in their Paris apartment, while Ariana conceals significant secrets from him.
What genres does The Captive belong to?
The Captive is a drama-romance film that examines themes of obsession, control, and hidden truths within a relationship.









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