Prisoner 951: The Hostages’ Story
Synopsis
Explores the extraordinary six-year ordeal of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe - a British-Iranian dual national held in Tehran - as well as the tireless campaign by her husband, Richard Ratcliffe, to bring her home. This documentary offers the real-life account - an emotional, human story of wrongful detention, resilience, and love. With exclusive access to former hostages and key political decision-makers, Prisoner 951: The Hostages’ Story offers a rare look at the toll of being used as leverage in political negotiations between states. The film lays bare how authoritarian regimes are increasingly using foreign nationals as geopolitical bargaining chips. Through the lens of Nazanin’s six-year imprisonment in Iran, the film examines the wider pattern of wrongful detention, the international failure to prevent it, and the hidden costs to families, diplomacy, and justice.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erica Gornall
- Original Title
- Prisoner 951: The Hostages’ Story
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC Factual Productions, Dancing Ledge Productions, BBC Two
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erica Gornall
Cassie Cornish-Trestrail, Fatima Salaria
Department Leadership Roster
Erica Gornall
Director
Cassie Cornish-Trestrail
Producer
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What is Prisoner 951: The Hostages’ Story about?
Explores the extraordinary six-year ordeal of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe - a British-Iranian dual national held in Tehran - as well as the tireless campaign by her husband, Richard Ratcliffe, to bring her home. This documentary offers the real-life account - an emotional, human story of wrongful detention, resilience, and love. With exclusive access to former hostages and key political decision-makers, Prisoner 951: The Hostages’ Story offers a rare look at the toll of being used as leverage in political negotiations between states. The film lays bare how authoritarian regimes are increasingly using foreign nationals as geopolitical bargaining chips. Through the lens of Nazanin’s six-year imprisonment in Iran, the film examines the wider pattern of wrongful detention, the international failure to prevent it, and the hidden costs to families, diplomacy, and justice.
Who directed Prisoner 951: The Hostages’ Story?
Prisoner 951: The Hostages’ Story was directed by Erica Gornall.
Who stars in Prisoner 951: The Hostages’ Story?
The principal cast of Prisoner 951: The Hostages’ Story includes Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, Richard Ratcliffe, Anoosheh Ashoori, Elika Ashoori, Kylie Moore-Gilbert.
When was Prisoner 951: The Hostages’ Story released and how long is it?
Prisoner 951: The Hostages’ Story was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.