Black Box (2013 film)

Black Box is a 2013 French science fiction thriller film directed by Yann Gozlan. The film's original French title is Captifs.

The plot revolves around Carole, a humanitarian worker who, along with two male colleagues, is abducted while on a mission in Bosnia. They are imprisoned in an isolated, high-security facility where they are subjected to brutal scientific experiments designed to explore the depths of human fear and pain, blurring the lines between research and torture. The film explores themes of psychological and physical endurance, ethical boundaries in scientific research, and the lasting impact of trauma. It garnered attention for its claustrophobic atmosphere and disturbing depiction of human experimentation.

The film stars Zoé Félix as Carole, and features other notable performances that contribute to the film's intense and unsettling tone.