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The Captive

The Captive

The author of Don Quixote left an incredible story untold. His own.

20256.52h 14m

Overview

In 1575, the young soldier Miguel de Cervantes is captured on the high seas by Barbary pirates and taken to Algiers as a hostage. Aware that a cruel death awaits him if his family does not pay his ransom soon, he finds refuge in his passion for storytelling.

Directed by Alejandro Amenábar
Written by Alejandro Amenábar
Produced by Fernando Bovaira, Alejandro Amenábar, Simón de Santiago
Box OfficeBudget: $10.7M0

Top Cast

Julio Peña

Julio Peña

Miguel

Alessandro Borghi

Alessandro Borghi

Hasán Bajá

Miguel Rellán

Miguel Rellán

Antonio de Sosa

Fernando Tejero

Fernando Tejero

Blanco de Paz

Luis Callejo

Luis Callejo

Dorador

José Manuel Poga

José Manuel Poga

Diego Castañeda

Roberto Álamo

Roberto Álamo

Abderramán

Albert Salazar

Albert Salazar

Beltrán

Juanma Muniagurria

Juanma Muniagurria

Aguilar

César Saratxu

César Saratxu

Friar Juan Gil

Themes & Keywords

lgbtgay theme

About The Captive

The Captive is a drama, history film released in 2025 exploring themes of lgbt, gay theme. Directed by Alejandro Amenábar, it stars Julio Peña, Alessandro Borghi, Miguel Rellán. In 1575, the young soldier Miguel de Cervantes is captured on the high seas by Barbary pirates and taken to Algiers as a hostage. Aware that a cruel death awaits him if his family does not pay his ransom soon, he finds refuge in his passion for storytelling.

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