THE CAPTIVE TRAILER
ALEJANDRO AMENABAR'S HISTORICAL MOVIE
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| The Captive is out this September in Spain |
THE FILM IS SET IN ALGIERS
in 1575 when Cervantes, a wounded 28-year-old Spanish Navy soldier, is held prisoner by Ottoman corsairs. A cruel death awaits him should his fellow countrymen
fail to pay his ransom soon; but within
the confines of his cell, Cervantes discovers a surprising refuge — the
art of storytelling. Crafted from resilience
and hope, his stories
capture the attention of Hasan, the
enigmatic and feared Bey of Algiers, igniting a secret affinity
between captor and captive.
Suspicions rise amidst growing tensions in
the city, and Cervantes, driven by an unwavering sense of optimism,
devises a daring plan for freedom.
fail to pay his ransom soon; but within
the confines of his cell, Cervantes discovers a surprising refuge — the
art of storytelling. Crafted from resilience
and hope, his stories
capture the attention of Hasan, the
enigmatic and feared Bey of Algiers, igniting a secret affinity
between captor and captive.
Suspicions rise amidst growing tensions in
the city, and Cervantes, driven by an unwavering sense of optimism,
devises a daring plan for freedom.








