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The Correspondent + Q&A

3 May 2025

In the Playhouse

Cinema

Australia | 2024 | English & Arabic | Biographical Thriller | M

Based on the incredible true story of Australian war correspondent Peter Greste's arrest and imprisonment in Egypt in 2013, The Correspondent is a gripping biographical thriller about the relentless defence of the truth and triumph of the human spirit. Starring Richard Roxburgh in a career best performance and directed by Kriv Stenders (Red Dog).

Followed by a live Q&A with Peter Greste, director Kriv Stenders, producer Carmel Travers and lead actor Richard Roxburgh. A book signing with Peter Greste will also be available post-Q&A.

Timely… impressive… brilliantly acted by Roxburgh

The Australian

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Featuring a Q&A with Australian journalist, Peter Greste

While covering the news desk in Cairo for a colleague over the Christmas holidays, Australian journalist Peter Greste is arrested and accused of terrorism. He has become a pawn in the middle of a deadly game full of corrupt officials and ancient rivalries. Now the subject of his own worldwide news story, with only his wits and unlikely allies keeping him alive, Greste’s very survival means staring down a brutal regime. The Correspondent is a gripping thriller and a compelling true story about the relentless defence of the truth and triumph of the human spirit.

The screening will be followed by a captivating live Q&A with Peter Greste alongside director Kriv Stenders, producer Carmel Travers and lead actor Richard Roxburgh. A book signing with Peter Greste will also be available in the foyer post Q&A.

Presented by Sydney Opera House

Credits

Kriv Stenders
Director

Carmel Travers
Producer

Peter Duncan
Writer

Geoffrey Hall ACS
Cinematographer

Cast

Richard Roxburgh
as Peter Greste

Julian Maroun
as Mohamed Fahmy

Rahel Romahn
as Baher Mohamed

Yael Stone
as Kate Peyton

Mojen Aria
as Judge Nagy

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