Held for Ransom
Ser du månen, Daniel
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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398 DAYS: HOSTAGE Trailer [HD] Mongrel MediaOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-04-16
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Esben Smed
Daniel Rye
Toby Kebbell
James Foley
Amir El-Masry
John (Beatles)
Sara Hjort Ditlevsen
Signe
Charlie Carrick
Michael Foley
Anders W. Berthelsen
Arthur
Fady Elsayed
George (Beatles)
Rafael Pettersson
Wojceik
Ardalan Esmaili
Majeed
Elizabeth Moynihan
Diane Foley
Rasmus Bjerg
Tue Berg
Youssef Berouain
Ringo (Beatles)
Jens Jørn Spottag
Kjeld
Henrik Birch
Henning
Sofia Asir
Aya
Sofie Torp
Anita
Christiane Gjellerup Koch
Susanne
Andrea Heick Gadeberg
Christina
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 26, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Niels Arden Oplev
- Screenplay & Story
- Anders Thomas Jensen, Puk Damsgaard Andersen
- Original Score
- Johan Söderqvist
- Original Title
- Ser du månen, Daniel
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Norway, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- English, Danish
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Production Studios
- Toolbox Film, Cinenic Film, Deluca Film, Film i Väst, Hummelfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Niels Arden Oplev
Anders Thomas Jensen, Puk Damsgaard Andersen
Johan Söderqvist
Lars Therkelsen, Anne Østerud
Signe Leick Jensen, Niels Arden Oplev, Anders W. Berthelsen, Morten Kaufmann
Department Leadership Roster
Niels Arden Oplev
Director
Anders Thomas Jensen
Writer
Signe Leick Jensen
Producer
Morten Kaufmann
Producer
Stine Thaning
Costume Design
Lars Therkelsen
Editor
Dorte Knirke Madelung
Production Design
Anne Østerud
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Held for Ransom
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What is Held for Ransom about?
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.
Who directed Held for Ransom?
Held for Ransom was directed by Niels Arden Oplev.
Who stars in Held for Ransom?
The principal cast of Held for Ransom includes Esben Smed, Toby Kebbell, Amir El-Masry, Sara Hjort Ditlevsen, Charlie Carrick.
When was Held for Ransom released and how long is it?
Held for Ransom was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Held for Ransom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Held for Ransom was composed by Johan Söderqvist.
Is Held for Ransom based on a book or true story?
Held for Ransom is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Puk Damsgaard Andersen".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Held for Ransom?
Held for Ransom holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).