Rapt
Director: Lucas Belvaux
Actors: Yvan Attal, Anne Consigny, André Marcon
PlotA successful and wealthy businessman, Stanislas Graff, is suddenly kidnapped by a group of criminals who demand a massive ransom from his family and company. Graff is held captive in harsh conditions, enduring physical and psychological torment. As the days turn into weeks, his ordeal becomes a public spectacle, drawing media attention and putting immense pressure on everyone involved. The kidnappers remain relentless, and the strain begins to reveal deep fissures in Graff’s personal and professional life.
Graff's wife, loyal employees, and business associates scramble to gather the ransom money while the police launch an intensive investigation to find and rescue him. Secrets and truths about Graff’s private life slowly emerge, creating tension and distrust among his family and business partners. Balancing negotiations with the kidnappers and internal strife, the people in Graff’s life must navigate a complex web of emotions and relationships. As the situation reaches a critical point, the boundaries between Graff's public persona and personal life blur, leaving everyone involved forever changed.
Writers: Lucas Belvaux
Release Date: 18 Nov 2009
Runtime: 125 min
Rating: Not Rated
Country: France, Belgium
Language: French
Home Video Reviews
Kino Lorber's Blu-ray of 'Rapt' delivers a fresh, stylish thriller with sharp visuals and an engaging score despite minor flaws in contrast and flat audio.
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