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In 1575, the young Miguel de Cervantes is taken prisoner and sold to the fearsome Hassan, Bajá of Alger. While awaiting a ransom, he discovers an unexpected refuge in the art of storytelling...And he devises a daring escape plan.
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"Alejandro Amenábar's The Captive is a moving and beautifully crafted film that transforms Cervantes's years in Algiers into a celebration of imagination. Julio Peña delivers a sensitive, layered performance as a man who discovers that storytelling can be stronger than chains, while Alessandro Borghi adds depth and nuance as his enigmatic captor. Rather than portraying Algiers only as a place of hardship, the film highlights it as a crossroads of cultures, where even in captivity, words and tales could travel freely. With stunning cinematography and a haunting score, Amenábar reminds..."
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In 1575, the young Miguel de Cervantes is taken prisoner and sold to the fearsome Hassan, Bajá of Alger. While awaiting a ransom, he discovers an unexpected refuge in the art of storytelling...And he devises a daring escape plan.