A Hijacking (2012)

A Hijacking (2012) poster

Tensions are high after a Danish freighter is captured and held for ransom by Somali pirates, leading to weeks of high-stakes negotiations – and an escalating potential for explosive violence.

Director: Tobias Lindholm
Genre: Thriller, Drama
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Hildur Guðnadóttir
Cinematography: Magnus Nordenhof Jønck
Editing: Adam Nielsen
Production: DR, Nordisk Film Denmark
Country: Denmark
Language: Dansk, 日本語, Somali, English
Original Language: da

Themes

The Traumatic Legacy of Mass Murder

Keywords

denmark, psychology, hijacking, murder, pirate, cargo ship, negotiation, fax, indian ocean

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Hijacking about?
Tensions are high after a Danish freighter is captured and held for ransom by Somali pirates, leading to weeks of high-stakes negotiations – and an escalating potential for explosive violence.
Who directed A Hijacking?
A Hijacking was directed by Tobias Lindholm.
Who stars in A Hijacking?
A Hijacking stars Pilou Asbæk, Søren Malling, Dar Salim, Roland Møller, Gary Skjoldmose Porter, Abdihakin Asgar.
How long is A Hijacking?
A Hijacking has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
What genre is A Hijacking?
A Hijacking is a Thriller, Drama film.
Where was A Hijacking produced?
A Hijacking was produced in Denmark.
What are the themes of A Hijacking?
The themes of A Hijacking include: The Traumatic Legacy of Mass Murder.