Held for Ransom
Held for Ransom

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

Esben Smed

Toby Kebbell

Toby Kebbell

Amir El-Masry

Amir El-Masry

Sara Hjort Ditlevsen

Sara Hjort Ditlevsen

Charlie Carrick

Charlie Carrick

Anders W. Berthelsen

Anders W. Berthelsen