The Captive
1575 Algiers, Miguel de Cervantes, a wounded 28-year-old Spanish Navy soldier, is held prisoner by Ottoman corsairs. Faced with a ticking clock, 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.
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The Captive
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Post Production
Release Date
Oct 17, 2025
Runtime
2h 14m
Genres
Drama, History
Original Title
El cautivo
Production Companies
Himenóptero, Misent Producciones, Propaganda Italia, Mod Producciones
Director
Alejandro Amenábar
Budget
$10,720,500
Description
1575 Algiers, Miguel de Cervantes, a wounded 28-year-old Spanish Navy soldier, is held prisoner by Ottoman corsairs. Faced with a ticking clock, 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.
