The kidnap diaries
Following a reporter visiting the Afghan tribal held by the Taliban and is later kidnapped
In 2008 documentary maker Sean Langan travels to Pakistan to film Taliban training camps for Channel 4 but,along with his interpreter Rani,is taken hostage by fervent Taliban adherent Mr. C, who accuses him of being a spy and demands two million dollars ransom. Three nerve-wracking months follow,during which time Sean recalls domestic life with his wife and two sons,for whom he keeps a diary. Given some protection by Gul Jan,in whose house they are prisoners,the pair are finally released after Mr C is informed that Sean is not a spy but a family man like himself.
Runtime: 48 min
Cast
Country: Afghanistan, Pakistan
Language: English, پښتو
Original Language: en
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The kidnap diaries about?
- In 2008 documentary maker Sean Langan travels to Pakistan to film Taliban training camps for Channel 4 but,along with his interpreter Rani,is taken hostage by fervent Taliban adherent Mr. C, who accuses him of being a spy and demands two million dollars ransom. Three nerve-wracking months follow,during which time Sean recalls domestic life with his wife and two sons,for whom he keeps a diary. Given some protection by Gul Jan,in whose house they are prisoners,the pair are finally released after Mr C is informed that Sean is not a spy but a family man like himself.
- Who stars in The kidnap diaries?
- The kidnap diaries stars Sean Langan.
- How long is The kidnap diaries?
- The kidnap diaries has a runtime of 48m (48 minutes).
- Where was The kidnap diaries produced?
- The kidnap diaries was produced in Afghanistan, Pakistan.