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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 68.2 / 100
2000·Drama / Music / Romance·1h 58m

THE CAPTIVE

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.

Above the Line
Chantal Akerman·DirectorEric de Kuyper·WriterChantal Akerman·WriterSabine Lancelin·Director of PhotographyThierry de Halleux·Sound DesignerClaire Atherton·Editor
Cast
Sylvie Testud·ArianeStanislas Merhar·SimonOlivia Bonamy·AndréeLiliane Rovère·Françoise, the maidBérénice Bejo·SarahAurore Clément·Léa, the actressAnna Mouglalis·IsabelleXavier Morange·PainterFrançoise Bertin·The grandmotherVanessa Larré·Hélène
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 5
Chantal Akerman·DirectorXavier Gens·Assistant Director TraineeRenaud Gonzalez·Second Assistant DirectorMichèle Massé·Second Assistant DirectorPaolo Trotta·First Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Eric de Kuyper·WriterChantal Akerman·WriterMarcel Proust·Novel
Camera· 2
Sabine Lancelin·Director of PhotographyStéphane Birzin Bibir·Grip
Editing· 1
Claire Atherton·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Thierry de Halleux·Sound DesignerNicolas Becker·Sound Effects EditorValérie Deloof·Supervising Sound EditorStéphane Thiébaut·Sound MixerYannick Boulot·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 4
Christian Marti·Production DesignNathalie du Roscoat·Costume DesignAnnouchka·Makeup ArtistJanou Shammas·Set Decoration
Production· 6
Paulo Branco·ProducerAntoine Moussault·Unit ManagerAntoine Beau·Production ManagerGuillaume Roitfeld·Unit Production ManagerRichard Rousseau·CastingThierry Golitin·Location Manager
Other Departments· 4
Pierre Chavialle·HairstylistGérald Portenart·HairstylistStéphane Boulay·StuntsCatherine Robert·Stunts
By the Numbers
68.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.0
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$636
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Tense, Somber, Mysterious
Composition
Full Bleed
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A close-up portrait of a man with a beard and a dark beanie, looking upwards and slightly to the left with a concerned expression. Snowflakes or particles are f”

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Atmosphere
Dark, Cold, Gritty
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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