Is La Captive based on a book?

Common questions

Is La Captive based on a book?

Yes. La Captive is based on the book The Captive by Marcel Proust (1923).

Who wrote the book La Captive is based on?

The Captive was written by Marcel Proust and first published in 1923.

Is The Captive part of a series?

Yes, it is book 5 in the In Search of Lost Time series (2 books listed below in reading order).

Should I read the book before watching?

Start with Swann's Way, book 1 of The Captive. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.