The Captive

In 1575, young soldier Miguel de Cervantes is captured by Barbary pirates and taken to Algiers as a hostage, facing a gruesome fate if his family does not pay the ransom soon. However, he finds solace in his passion for storytelling, and amidst the harsh realities of captivity, he develops a romance with the governor of Algiers. This 2025 Spanish-Italian co-production is an adventure drama film that explores Cervantes' five-year spell in captivity, navigating themes of survival, creativity, and forbidden love.