The Dissident
“The untold story of the murder that shook the world.”
Synopsis
When Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi disappears after entering Saudi Arabia’s consulate in Istanbul, his fiancée and dissidents around the world are left to piece together the clues to a brutal murder and expose a global cover up perpetrated by the very country he loved.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
THE DISSIDENT | Official Trailer | Coming SoonOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-09-02
Top Cast
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Jamal Khashoggi
Self (archive footage)
Omar Abdulaziz
Self - Interviewee
Prince Mohammed bin Salman al Saud
Self (Footage)
İrfan Fidan
Self - Public Prosecutor
Agnès Callamard
Self - Interviewee
Hatice Cengiz
Self - Interviewee
John O. Brennan
Self - Interviewee
Fahrettin Altun
Self - Interviewee
Anthony J. Ferrante
Self - Interviewee
Abdulhamit Gul
Self - Interviewee
Donald Trump
Self (archive footage)
Bob Corker
Self (archive footage)
Amr Moussa
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 25, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 18, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$57K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bryan Fogel
- Screenplay & Story
- Bryan Fogel, Mark Monroe
- Original Title
- The Dissident
- Country of Origin
- Turkey, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English, Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Worldwide Gross
- $57K
- Production Studios
- Diamond Docs, Human Rights Foundation, Orwell Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bryan Fogel
Bryan Fogel, Mark Monroe
James Leche, Wyatt Rogowski, Scott D. Hanson
Mark Monroe, Bryan Fogel, Jake Swantko, Thor Halvorssen
Department Leadership Roster
Bryan Fogel
Director
Bryan Fogel
Writer
Mark Monroe
Writer
Mark Monroe
Producer
Bryan Fogel
Producer
Jake Swantko
Producer
Thor Halvorssen
Producer
James Leche
Editor
Wyatt Rogowski
Editor
Scott D. Hanson
Editor
Avner Shiloah
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dissident
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Dissident about?
When Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi disappears after entering Saudi Arabia’s consulate in Istanbul, his fiancée and dissidents around the world are left to piece together the clues to a brutal murder and expose a global cover up perpetrated by the very country he loved.
Who directed The Dissident?
The Dissident was directed by Bryan Fogel.
Who stars in The Dissident?
The principal cast of The Dissident includes Jamal Khashoggi, Omar Abdulaziz, Prince Mohammed bin Salman al Saud, İrfan Fidan, Agnès Callamard.
When was The Dissident released and how long is it?
The Dissident was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
How much did The Dissident make at the box office?
The Dissident grossed $57K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dissident?
The Dissident holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).