The Ambassador
“To Break The Story, He Must Become The Story”
Synopsis
Danish journalist Mads Brügger goes undercover as a Liberian Ambassador to embark on a dangerous yet hysterical journey to uncover the blood diamond trade in Africa.
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THE AMBASSADOR TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-07-20
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 29, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 23, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$28K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mads Brügger
- Original Title
- The Ambassador
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, English, French, Sango
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Worldwide Gross
- $28K
- Production Studios
- Drafthouse Films, Zentropa Real ApS, New Danish Screen, Zentropa International Sweden
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mads Brügger
Peter Engel
Department Leadership Roster
Mads Brügger
Director
Peter Engel
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ambassador
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What is The Ambassador about?
Danish journalist Mads Brügger goes undercover as a Liberian Ambassador to embark on a dangerous yet hysterical journey to uncover the blood diamond trade in Africa.
Who directed The Ambassador?
The Ambassador was directed by Mads Brügger.
Who stars in The Ambassador?
The principal cast of The Ambassador includes Mads Brügger.
When was The Ambassador released and how long is it?
The Ambassador was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
How much did The Ambassador make at the box office?
The Ambassador grossed $28K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ambassador?
The Ambassador holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).