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The Captive

The Captive

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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.