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Drama · History · 2025 · 2h 14min
The Captive.
El cautivo
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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.
Director: Alejandro Amenábar
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