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Held for Ransom

The story of Danish photographer Daniel Rye (Smed), who was captured by ISIS in Syria in 2013 and held hostage for 398 days along with 23 other foreign nationals including the ill-fated American journalist James Foley (Kebbell). The film follows Daniel's fight for survival and the alliance he formed with Foley before his shocking public execution in 2013.

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Cast & Crew See All

Esben Smed
Daniel Rye
Sofie Torp
Anita
Anders W. Berthelsen
Arthur

Featured Video

Held For Ransom (US Trailer 1)
Held For Ransom (US Trailer 1)
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1:44 Held For Ransom (US Trailer 1)

Awards

  • 2020 - Robert - Best Film (Årets danske spillefilm) - nominated
  • 2020 - Robert - Best Director (Årets instruktør) - nominated
  • 2020 - Robert - Best Adapted Screenplay (Årets adapterede manuskript) - winner
  • 2020 - Robert - Best Actor (Årets mandlige hovedrolle) - winner

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