
The Clearing(2004)
When affluent executive Wayne Hayes is kidnapped by a disgruntled employee and held for ransom in a forest, Wayne’s wife is forced to reckon with the FBI agents as they negotiate with the kidnapper.


On the last day of 1999, 20-year-old Sebastian locks himself in a TV studio. He has two hostages, a gun, and an important message for the world. The story of the attack explores a rebel’s extreme measures and last resort.

Bartosz Bielenia
Sebastian

Magdalena Popławska
Mira Kryle

Andrzej Kłak
Security Guard Grzegorz

Małgorzata Hajewska-Krzysztofik
Laura Kołodziej

Dobromir Dymecki
Krzysztof Jedynak

Monika Frajczyk
Negotiator Lena

Cezary Kosiński
Negotiator Piotr

Adam Nawojczyk
Andrzej Kostecki

Juliusz Chrząstowski
Sebastian's Father
Pola Błasik
Kasia Jaworska
Prime Time is a drama, thriller film released in 2021 exploring themes of new year's eve, hostage situation, negotiation. Directed by Jakub Piątek, it stars Bartosz Bielenia, Magdalena Popławska, Andrzej Kłak. On the last day of 1999, 20-year-old Sebastian locks himself in a TV studio. He has two hostages, a gun, and an important message for the world. The story of the attack explores a rebel’s extreme measures and last resort.
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