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Movie poster: The Captive (1985)
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The Captive

1985 · 7 min Animation Fantasy
6.3 / 10 · TMDB

Two kids travel to a city where silence is kept sacred.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title La prisonnière
Year 1985
Country France
Genre Animation, Fantasy
Director René Laloux
Runtime 7 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.3/10 (27 votes)

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The director constructs a narrative that relies on visual tension rather than plot, exploring silence as both a prison and a sanctuary. The animation builds a stark contrast between the organic curiosity of the children and the rigid, geometric order of the silent city.

What lingers after the credits roll is a heightened awareness of one's own sonic environment. A quiet, profound experience that unfolds in the viewer's mind long after the screen goes dark. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: René Laloux

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Watch in complete darkness and silence, free from distractions. A perfect late-night contemplative piece.

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