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The Correspondent

The Correspondent

Truth is not the only casualty.

20256.11h 59m

Overview

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.

Directed by Kriv Stenders
Written by Peter Duncan
Produced by Carmel Travers
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Top Cast

Richard Roxburgh

Richard Roxburgh

Peter Greste

Rahel Romahn

Rahel Romahn

Baher Mohamed

Julian Maroun

Julian Maroun

Mohamed Fahmy

Yael Stone

Yael Stone

Mojean Aria

Mojean Aria

Alaa Abd El-Fattah

Fayssal Bazzi

Fayssal Bazzi

Mansour

Nicholas Cassim

Nicholas Cassim

M

Majid Shokor

Josh McConville

Josh McConville

Hazem Shammas

Hazem Shammas

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About The Correspondent

The Correspondent is a drama, thriller film released in 2025. Directed by Kriv Stenders, it stars Richard Roxburgh, Rahel Romahn, Julian Maroun. 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.

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