Held for Ransom (29/08/2019)
Synopsis
HELD FOR RANSOM tells the true story of Danish photojournalist Daniel Rye who was held hostage for 398 days in Syria by the terror organization ISIS along with several other foreign nationals including the American journalist, James Foley. The film follows Daniel’s struggle to survive in captivity, his friendship with James, and the nightmare of the Rye family back home in Denmark as they try to do everything in their power to save their son. At the center of this crisis, we find hostage negotiator, Arthur, who plays a pivotal role in securing Daniel’s release.
Production
Toolbox Film, Cinenic Film, Deluca Film, Film i Väst, Hummelfilm
Pays de production
Denmark, Norway, Sweden
Genres
Drama
Esben Smed
Toby Kebbell
Amir El-Masry
Sara Hjort Ditlevsen
Charlie Carrick
Anders W. Berthelsen