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.
Writing | Anders Thomas Jensen | Writer |
Production | Anders W. Berthelsen | Executive Producer |
Directing | Anders W. Berthelsen | Co-Director |
Production | Morten Kaufmann | Producer |
Crew | Eric Kress | Cinematography |
Production | Nathalie Chéron | Casting |
Production | Peter Possne | Co-Producer |
Directing | Niels Arden Oplev | Director |
Production | Niels Arden Oplev | Executive Producer |
Sound | Johan Söderqvist | Music |
Production | Signe Leick Jensen | Producer |
Editing | Anne Østerud | Editor |
Production | Gudny Hummelvoll | Co-Producer |
Production | Joonas Berghäll | Associate Producer |
Production | Erika Malmgren | Co-Producer |
Editing | Lars Therkelsen | Editor |
Art | Dorte Knirke Madelung | Production Design |
Production | Rula Nasser | Line Producer |
Production | Annika Hellström | Co-Producer |
Costume & Make-Up | Anders Bratås | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
Art | Anas Balawi | Art Direction |
Production | Jessie Frost | Casting |
Costume & Make-Up | Stine Thaning | Costume Design |
Production | Morten Rasmussen | Co-Producer |
Writing | Puk Damsgaard Andersen | Book |
Production | Sanne Glæsel | Line Producer |
Art | Heidi Plugge | Art Direction |