2025 | Spain, Italy | Fiction

El Cautivo (The Captive)

  • Spanish, Arabic, Italian 134 mins
  • Director | Alejandro Amenábar
  • Writer | Alejandro Amenábar, Alejandro Hernández
  • Producer | Alejandro Amenábar, Fernando Bovaira, Simón de Santiago, Urko Errazquin, Marina Marzotto, Mattia Oddone

STATUS: Completed

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In 1575 Algiers, a young soldier named Miguel de Cervantes is held for ransom — unaware he’s on the path to becoming one of history’s greatest storytellers. This bold, visually stunning film is a reimagining of the true story behind Cervantes’ transformation.

Captivity Storytelling Hope Escape Resilience
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