The city and the captive

A quiet, cerebral mystery that feels like piecing together a ghost story from fragments, with a lingering sense of unease and literary intrigue.

Directed by

Franco Figueroa

Genres

Mystery

Starring

Karla Sufi, Malena Di Modica, Facundo R. Salomon

Overview

A journalist investigates the life and work of a cult writer. Little is known about her life: she published a novel, which was a small success, and then disappeared. While trying to decipher her ghostly figure, she uncovers a web of plots that involve her.

How it feels

Melancholic, eerie, tense and dark. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Mystery, obsession, identity, isolation

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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