Captive

Captive is a drama focusing on Savva, a security guard at a strip club who develops an obsession with one of the dancers. He leads a minimal existence, surrounded by media broadcasts that promote participation in a war. The story explores his psychological state and whether he is capable of committing an act of violence.

The short film was written and directed by Lika Nadir and produced by the Kinokult Producer's Center. It is a co-production between Ukraine and France and has a total runtime of 15 minutes. The film was released on May 26, 2024.