Australia / Oct 23, 2024 / Adelaide Film Festival
Truth is not the only casualty.
1h 59min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
December 2013, in the shadow of the Great Pyramids of Egypt, Australian journalist Peter Greste is confronted with the brutal realities of reporting from one of the most dangerous cities on earth. Accused of terrorism, Greste becomes a pawn in the middle of a deadly game full of corrupt officials and ancient rivalries – with only his wits keeping him alive.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Majid Shokor | |
| Josh McConville | |
| Hazem Shammas | |
| Michael Denkha | Farag |
| Saif Alawadi | Shady |
| Pedram Biazar | Sohaib |
| Andrew Attieh | Abdul |
| Ara Raad | Prisoner |
Genres
DramaThriller
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Correspondent |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | العربية, English |
| Production countries | Australia |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Screen NSW, Spectrum Films, Jovial Planet Productions, Dreamlight Studios, Pop Family Entertainment |
| Release date | 17 aprile 2025 |
| Production | Carmel Travers |
| Writer | Peter Duncan |
| Casting | Anousha Zarkesh |
| Cinematography | Geoffrey Hall |
| Assistant directors | Kriv Stenders |
| Camera operators | Geoffrey Hall |
| Additional photography | Geoffrey Hall |
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| Music | Tom Ellard |
| Sound | Tom Ellard |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
Australia / Apr 17, 2025 / M
Digital
Netherlands / Oct 12, 2025 / 16
Physical media
Australia / Jul 30, 2025 / M
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