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The Hostage

"While on assignment, a photojournalist passes through a mysterious, silent village, only to be kidnapped by a faceless gang and locked in an isolated cabin. As time passes, he discovers that his mere presence is a threat to the village's buried secrets."

  • Sarah Nagazi Nagazi
    Director
  • Sarah Nagazi
    Writer
  • Sarah Nagazi
    Producer
  • Ezz Al-Ostool
    Key Cast
    "press photographer"
  • Asser Hamdy
    Key Cast
    "Son of the gang leader"
  • Mohamed Azzab
    Key Cast
    "Bodyguard of the gang leader"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Tragedy
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    February 1, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    12,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Tunisia
  • Country of Filming:
    Egypt
  • Shooting Format:
    Sony - 4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Sarah Nagazi Nagazi

Sarah Nagazi, is a Tunisian-French director and screenwriter who studied cinema in France and Egypt, honing her skills in directing and screenwriting. She started her career as an assistant director and screenwriter, gaining extensive experience in different aspects of filmmaking. In 2025, she directed her first film, "The Hostage"

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