Movie

The Captive

2000 · 119 min

It is a suffocating, intimate study of desire and control unfolding within the confines of a relationship.

Overview: 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.
How it feels: Tense, melancholic and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Obsession, love, identity, betrayal
Content: Mild sexual content. No violence, gore or swearing.
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Tone: tensestrength 3 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: obsession
love
identity
betrayal
sexuality
Places: big city
home
sea
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence none
Sex mild