The Correspondent is a 2024 Australian biographical legal thriller directed by Kriv Stenders. The film is based on the true story of Australian war correspondent Peter Greste, who was arrested in Cairo during the Arab Spring in December 2013. Accused of terrorism and spreading false news, Greste becomes a pawn in a deadly political game. Imprisoned for over a year, he navigates the labyrinth of Egypt's prison system, relying on his wits to survive. The film explores themes of journalistic freedom, human resilience, and the global war on truth. Wikipedia+1
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- Title: The Correspondent
- Director: Kriv Stenders
- Screenplay: Peter Duncan
- Starring: Richard Roxburgh, Julian Maroun, Rahel Romahn, Yael Stone, Mojean Aria
- Genre: Biographical Thriller
- Runtime: 119 minutes
- Language: English
- Country: Australia
- Production Company: Pop Family Entertainment
- Distributor: Maslow Entertainment
- Release Date: April 17, 2025 (Australia)
- Based On: Peter Gresteâs memoir The First Casualty Wikipedia
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