All language subtitles for The Correspondent 2025 BluRay-en

Hi, this is Peter Greste.

Please leave a message.

Oh, hi Peter, this is Ros.

Listen, Richard is off for Christmas

and Cairo is still in chaos.

So we need you to guard the post there
if there's big news.

Only two or three weeks.

Call me ASAP. Thank You.

THE JOURNALIST

This film is based on true events

CAIRO, EGYPT
DECEMBER 27, 2013

After holding

Egypt's first president
democratically elected

leader of the Islamic Movement,

Mohammed Morsi,

military-backed interim government

officially stated
Islamic Movement

as a terrorist group...

...three years after the revolution

who overthrew President Hosni Mubarak,
thousands of demonstrators returned

to Tahrir Square, Cairo...

Hmm... maybe 5pm.

5 o'clock at the latest.

Yes. Okay.
Bye.

Mr Morsi, first leader

democratically elected

overthrown by the military
after only a year in office

He and many senior figures
Islamic Movement

arrested and TV stations as well
the group's newspaper

closed...

Yesterday's events

and Wednesday's massacre

over more than 4,000 demonstrators on the street

as well as efforts to cover up the news

made the Egyptian people angry

...to stop the massacre in Egypt

and Iran warns of the risk of civil war

This four-finger greeting has become a symbol
people's resistance

who took to the streets today
in large quantities.

The demonstrators clearly showed it

how ready they are
against the government.

Now let's see
is the government ready?

carry out mass arrests.

It's always Friday

confrontation day.

Intermediate test of determination
Egyptian anti-government demonstrators

and the police.

It happened two days

after the government stated
Islamic Movement

as a terrorist group.

The Ministry of Home Affairs warns

anyone who joins the demonstration
supports the Islamic Movement

will be imprisoned for five years

on charges of spreading terrorist ideology

In Nasr City, Cairo

and in other cities across the country,

thousands of people descended after Friday prayers

This four-finger greeting
become a symbol of resistance

the people who took to the streets today

in large quantities.

The demonstrators clearly showed

how ready they are
challenging the government

Now let's see
is the government ready

carry out mass arrests

Peter Greste, Al Jazeera.

I really feel it
this country will die,

that we will all die.

You have no power, you can't speak,

you see your friends disappear

and you can only hear and see
but all that sounds is lies,

all that is visible is death.

What life is left for me--

Wait a minute.

- Who?
- Security. Police.

Mr Peter?

Yes. Who are you?

You... police?

Why are you here?

You come with us.

Good. I need to see ID,
please. Why are you here?

We are from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

OK, can you...

Can you please show identification?

What's in the safe? Open.

I won't open the safe
before looking at the ID.

You can open it yourself
or we take the master key.

The choice is yours.

Good. Okay.

Okay, look, it's just... it's...

...money for my trip.

I'll be here in two weeks.

Is this yours?

Yes. Or Al Jazeera's.
Media organizations.

I work for them. I'm a journalist.
You understand?

This money belongs to Al Jazeera?

Yes. Yes, this...

For the cost, yes.

Good.

Time to go.

Go where?

Time to go.

Sit down.

Are you alright?

Yes. What happened to you?

Long story.
I'll tell you later.

What is this about?

I'll take care of it.
We'll be fine.

Why are you hiding in the Marriott Hotel?

- Hide?
- Where is there hiding? This, uh--

There are security cameras
at every gate, every passage.

We are from Al Jazeera.
We are journalists, not Islamists.

So what do you do
with the Islamic Movement?

- Politician interviews.
- We--

- That's a journalist's job!
- We are journalists.

Why are you not accredited?

Because...

...accreditation needed
four weeks

and I've only been here three weeks.

Where's your permission?

to use all this equipment?

OK, this is standard media equipment

which does not require permission.

Why do you work for Al Jazeera?

May I go back to my room?

You won't go back to the room.

Fahmy.

Mr Peter, how are you?

How are you?

Peter, Menes once helped me
did CNN coverage a year ago.

Good.

I'm just replacing
a few weeks, Menes.

I need a wallet, belt,
and your watches, gentlemen.

Of course, Menes.

Have you heard the news about Baher?

His house was raided.
He was arrested.

His family?

His wife and children are safe.

But the dog was shot.

They took us
to National Security for interrogation.

They are very tough people.

They're not playing around.

Hey!

We are together. We have to...
we have to stay together.

We're together-- I'm with him!
We are together!

Fahmy! Tell them
we have to stay together!

I am very hungry.

Food.

Flight 473 to Mogadishu

now open for passengers...

Sorry to have to take them.

Mmm.

Mr. Greste.

Monica Fabrizzi from
Australian Embassy.

Oh. How are you? Hopefully
you know what's going on here.

This is Kali, one of our translators.

- How are you?
- Hello.

So, what's going on here?

There are people on Al Jazeera
who called our emergency number in Canberra

and tell you about your situation.

What are you doing?

I... I didn't do anything.

I... I...

I don't know what this is about.

Any accusations?

As far as we know, no.

We believe you are under arrest
for questioning.

OK, so, what can you do?

We can tell your family
about your situation

and provide news if necessary.

But about legal aid
what you might need,

we are not allowed to give
or recommend legal counsel.

So...

...what could happen after this?

OK...

...depending on the accusation...
it could be anything.

I think they thought
I'm a spy.

And I'm not a spy.
I'm a journalist.

I understand.

What... the worst
can they do it?

There is an official process.

Good afternoon.

I-i-i... That's all?

Excuse me.

Sigh...

Mr Prosecutor, I don't know
what accusations... if any

which was addressed to me.

I don't know either
what are the consequences.

You will find out soon, Mr. Greste.

I've seen your report on Al Jazeera

since you were in Cairo.

Not much and not interesting.

I agree. So, why am I here?

That's my question too.

You're an investigative journalist
and award-winning war correspondent.

Why are you wasting time here

making light news in Cairo,
Mr. Greste?

For the umpteenth time...

...I'm just substituting
colleagues at Christmas.

Only a few weeks' work.

You think I have other motives?

Everyone in Cairo has other motives,
Mr. Greste.

Mr Prosecutor. Sorry I'm late.

My friend Mughlis, how are you?
This is Mr. Peter Greste.

Ah, Mr. Greste.

How are you?

Al Jazeera appointed me
in your name...

if you agree
I am a legal advisor.

Yes. Yes. Nice to meet you,
Mr Mughlis.

Let's start?

These are the allegations we are looking at.

First...

become a member of a terrorist organization.

Second... fund it
terrorist organization.

Third... support
terrorist organization.

Fourth...

intentionally broadcasting false information

to spread fear and unrest
with the intention of shaking Egypt

and defaming the government.

There are also other accusations.

Broadcast without permission,

possess broadcast equipment without a permit,

working as a journalist without permission.

How do you respond?

That doesn't make sense.

- Oh Lord. Oh!
- Oh...

Oh my!

I... Ouch.

- That's okay. That's okay.
- Oh Lord.

You really don't want to be here, do you?

Are you alright? I heard
This is a bit difficult for you.

I'm sick of this politics, Pete.

Yes.

Me and management
not in line.

I think they will fire me

if I refuse this coverage.

Roger and I should
currently planning a wedding.

I mean...

I love Chloe.
I think he loves me too.

What did I do
flying to Mogadishu?

TORA PRISON
5 DAYS AFTER ARREST

What?

So, you heard from Jill?

Jill? Uh... yeah.

Yes, we talked...
a few days ago.

He is nice. He looks good.

What?

What are you running from?

You know what happened. I...

I disappointed him. Critical.

And...

Come on, we've already discussed this.

You're still running.

Well, many years,

we spend life

in the most dangerous place in the world.

And for what?

Oh, you know,

for me—I'm sure it's the same for you—

that's... money,
sex, and fame.

Come on, we're journalists.

We're good at this.

But for you there is nothing else.

It's adrenaline.
You're addicted.

Yes. So?

I mean, you too
been in many war zones like me.

Is not it?

Yes.

You still believe me, right?

I have complete trust in you.

I just worry sometimes
do you believe in yourself.

Psst!

Mr Peter?

From Australia?

Al Jazeera?

Yes.

Yes!

I'm Peter Greste.

My name
Alaa Abd El-Fattah.

Welcome to Tora Limen.

You're in the political wing
this prison.

Are you Alaa Abd El-Fattah?
I've read about you.

I'm flattered, Mr. Peter.

But how do you know me?

We've been waiting for you to join.

It's hard to be in the dark here.

Okay.

All of us here are...

community leader,
political party members,

activist group.

So you're in solitary confinement.

That's standard procedure until they decide
what will be done to you.

You are totally
not alone, Mr. Peter.

You will have no social contact
at least ten days.

You can live
in your own head?

Thank You.

FERNANDO PESSOA
BOOK OF ANXIETY
Edited and Translated by Richard Zenith

Mr Peter.

Are you alright?

Yes, Alaa.

Thank You.

Hide from the guards.

Only three days left of isolation.

Yes.

I thought the title might cheer you up.

But the book is good.

Correct.

Thank You.

You know, I thought about it
be a journalist.

If I get out of here.

I think you'll make a great journalist.

Maybe somewhere else.

Where do you think?

Anywhere.

But what's the point?

Mr. Peter, I want to write
about justice, freedom, my family.

Everything I want to write is here.

I thought you would be happier
after leaving isolation.

Nice to meet again.

OK... here's a question for you.

According to you

people can be punished
by God or karma or whatever

for past sins?

What have you done?

Hmm?

I've seen it
many deaths.

Me too.

That's not a sin.

Unless you're the murderer.

No.

You know, friend,

coworkers.

My job.

That's not a sin either.

I've caused a lot of hurt
in my life.

I have an ex-wife
who I betrayed.

Is it true?

Is that your burden?

What did you do or not
in your relationship

nothing to do with
why are you here—

at least for this government.

Yes. Yes.

And I don't believe it either
universe

have an opinion about that.

I know.

Here, all of us,
as you said, Mr Peter...

stuck in trouble.

Feeling sorry for yourself is useless.

But, honestly,
I will also say this,

I'm more willing here

for doing something I believe in
rather than not knowing why I'm here.

I will secretly pity you.

Oh, thank you very much.

While I'm in prison,

I learned a few things
to survive.

And this main lesson...

you won't survive,

let alone staying sane...

...unless you can
make peace with yourself.

You are still young

to have this level of wisdom.

Kinda annoying.

"I was nervous when I wrote this.

"I'm in a cold prison cell

"after my first official gym session -

"And I don't want that right to be taken away.

"So valuable are books too

"which my neighbor gave me,

"and paper and pen
the one I use to write.

"That's why until now

"I fought my arrest
calmly from within,

"to make the authorities understand

"That all this is a big mistake
strange thing,

He says I'm stuck in the middle
multi-headed political struggle

"which is not mine.

"So our arrest was not a mistake,

and as a journalist, this is my battle.

"I can't pretend anymore
all will disappear silently

"And just hope.

"...and just hope.

"As a journalist,
I'm committed

"defending fundamental press freedom

"which is without my profession
can't work properly -

"which is considered important
for open democracy

"in any country,

"including Egypt,
with its new constitution.

"Peter Greste, Tora Prison."

LATEST NEWS
Journalist speaks out from egyptian prison

Excited words
from fellow journalists,

Peter Greste,
Al Jazeera correspondent

who was imprisoned in Cairo.

PETER GRESTE
Letter From Tora

Egypt Captures
Australian journalist Peter Greste is among them
three reporters arrested by Egyptian authorities

Australian journalist Peter Greste

vow to continue...

Australian journalist Peter Greste

write an open letter
from his cell...

...wrote about his suffering

in Tora's cold cell...

LATEST NEWS

The imprisonment of the Australian journalist

JOURNALIST ARRESTED

and two colleagues from Al Jazeera
drew criticism from...

...British colleagues join in the call

immediate release of that team.

Journalists from world media

unite to show solidarity.

Your letter is very good.

Oh.

Thank You.

Do you feel alive again?

Yes.

Slight vibration
at the end of the body, yes.

You know there will be consequences. Yes?

That's why I do.

Otherwise, there's no point.

Huh?

What?

You know, I'm serious when I say that
I considered

career as a journalist.

So, what's stopping you?

Apart from prison,
occasional torment

and the political-military complex

who wants to silence you?

Don't be too pessimistic.

Just write.

Just write.

By the way...

...you will soon have friends.

What do you mean?

I heard you might
will join your colleagues.

What... what?
What do you mean?

I think they're going to move you.

Maybe because of your letter.

The authorities want you
are in the same place.

Under strict supervision.

As a result, Mr. Peter.

Goodbye.

We... journalists from the BBC.

BBC? We already have the BBC here.

Yes, uh, Daud Aweis?

He sent a colleague to pick us up.

I'm from the UK.

Television and radio.

Good reason to spy.

MULHAQ PRISON
19 DAYS AFTER ARREST

You can't have this here.

Only the Koran.

I read your letter.

Is it true?

Mmm.

It's strong. Moving.

Thank you, Fahmy.

But you missed the point.

Excuse me?

That's a wasted opportunity.

Okay. Um...

But it seems that letter

quite impactful too.

Which makes Egypt angry.

We're in an Egyptian prison, Peter.

My main task now is to save myself.

I want to save you too,

but if you believe more
on goodness

and Egyptian legal diplomacy,

yeah, good for you,
I choose my own path.

That's why I wrote my own letter

on behalf of the three of us.

What do you mean?
What are you writing?

That we are pawns in a political game.

Good. I agree.

Egypt hates Al Jazeera.

President Sisi wants to destroy them
as a media organization.

You suggest we confess something?

No.

I don't think we admitted anything.

That's the right way.

But... we condemn Al Jazeera
as pro-Islamic Movement

and express full support
for President Sisi.

That's our best defense,
I promise.

And that's what you wrote in your letter?

That's what you call our defense?

Yes.

Did... did you show the letter to the lawyer?

No need.

Oh Lord.

What, so white people
great write

and Arabs write rubbish,
is that what you mean, Peter?

So, not much has changed?

They shot Gatsby.

My dog.

He didn't even attack them.

Just a little growl.

Look.

The most exclusive hair salon in Cairo.

I can get a special members discount if you want.

Yes Masoud

We will be in court in two days

You want the whole world to know

you treat us

00:44:09,224
Welcome Khaled, please

Come on, come on in

They are students.

They're a few cells away from us in Scorpion Prison.

They, uh, join our charge.

What do you mean,
they join in our accusations?

Like I said.

How can they be accused with us?

I...
I don't know them.

We also didn't before at Scorpion.

Sorry, this is crazy.

They're part of our case
but we never met?

Legally more efficient,
you'll see, Peter.

One trial, not two.

But two of them are pro Islamic Movement.

Good? We can't look too close.

They want to connect us with the Islamic Movement.

Australian journalist
Peter Greste will be tried in Egypt

on charges of assisting terrorists
and spreading fake news...

The atmosphere is chaotic
outside Tora Prison in Cairo

This is a maximum security complex

where Peter Greste was held
more than...

...Greste, with journalists

More Al Jazeera,

will be tried on charges
helping terrorist groups...

Tonight, the Australian

and his two colleagues will officially declare

not guilty.

His leadership at Al Jazeera
will be present in the courtroom

We hope
this will be a fair trial

And... we're at a critical point in court now.

Today the Egyptian government
silence the press

Journalist beaten,

they were arrested,
they were detained

because of carrying out duties.

And some were even killed...

I really hope for a trial

in the case of Al Jazeera journalists

decide based on evidence
and not subject to political pressure

...we need to get it
local press card

and also special permission for the trial

That's very difficult to do.

So we really want to enter the courtroom

and see exactly what the prosecutor's case is
against Peter Greste...

We didn't do anything wrong, Hani

All accusations are false

we believe in Egyptian justice
and today they will release us from prison

That's your brother, right?

Yes.
That's Andrew.

00:48:02,470
My Honor Abu Bakr

Defendant Fahmi's defense lawyer

I have submitted the file, thank you

Peter Greste?

He asked where your lawyer was.

Lawyer AJ
haven't come

The man there is disturbing the trial

00:49:14,757
one of you already has a lawyer

I hope each
of you have a lawyer

We will continue the trial in 2 weeks

Because is closed

What happened to the Mughlis?

Mughal?

My lawyer.

The person Al Jazeera sent
the first time I met the prosecutor.

Yes, he is. Correct.

He was arrested

You're kidding.

The day before your first court appearance.
On charges of treason.

But Al Jazeera has hired another lawyer.

Uh...

Farag Fathy Farag.

Good.

Listen, we only have a few minutes.

How are Mom and Dad?

They're coming, folks.

Are they coming?

Mr Peter Greste.

Do you have a lawyer?

Your Excellency Judge Naji, I will represent Mr. Christ
and Mr. Baher Muhamad if you please

Is that how things are?

Yes, your honor

He asked if Farag was our representative.

Yes, Your Majesty.

All lawyers
which is not related to this case

Please leave the courtroom

Your Majesty, I would like to
submit a procedural application,

if permitted.

I ask that these charges be dropped

because there are many violations

police code of ethics in this case.

I'm ready to give details--

Thank you, Your Honor

- What is that?
- Rejected.

Your honorable judge

All of these boxes contain the evidence of all the defendants

who collaborate with terrorists

It looks like the boxes
is their proof against us.

00:56:37,369
Thank you, Your Honor

Because of abandoned

We need to talk about Baher.

My lawyer told my family
in Baher's statement

he said you brought a bag filled with money
for the Islamic Movement.

I brought 1500 cash for expenses.

You see for yourself.

Peter, we cannot afford to appear divided.

I... That's bullshit.
Baher couldn't possibly do that to us.

His voice was echoing
in the West.

That's good, right?

No!
It embarrassed Egypt.

And that made Sisi cornered.

The, uh, European Union,
and your two governments.

What do you mean, my two governments?

Latvia. You have
Latvian citizenship, right?

No. No, I don't have--

My father is Latvian, but I am
does not have Latvian citizenship.

Now they are speaking out
with Australians.

OK...

I mean, all forms
Diplomatic pressure is good

I think.

Latvia is part of the European Union.
This can benefit us.

You're a stupid obedient student, Peter.

Maybe your intentions are good--

Oh, my intentions are good?

Good grief. Fahmy.

You are extraordinary.

Look, I have a fiancé.

- Baher has a wife and children.
- Do you trust this government?

- Do you believe it?
- No. No.

I know local politics
in ways you don't know.

Oh my God, you keep saying that

as if you were the mayor of Cairo.

OK, here's a warning.

I will separate myself from you in this trial

and I'll ask my lawyer
say you are an untrustworthy person.

Wow.

I'll tell the court

that you are a journalist
very irresponsible,

that you are careless,

and you are dangerous
your comrade's life

for the sake of news

and you can buy it cheap

because you have no morals.

You do it all

just for money and fame.

You already have one "trophy"
on your fireplace.

You are happy?

Peter!

Peter! Stop it!

Peter!

Pretty good so far.

Even I was surprised
how friendly

local Somalis.

We follow
government group

most of the time.

No complaints.

Makes me a little suspicious
we are being lied to.

Do you wear a bulletproof vest?

No. Should I?

Yes, I think so too.

Yes, it went a bit wrong.

It's smart because it's clear
make you safer

but it can also make you a target.

Someone might want to try it with AK.

And the vest is nice
but not that great.

Your Honor

may I take advantage of this opportunity

to convey a statement

He wants to make a statement.

Your Majesty...

...I hereby submit
resignation

from Peter Greste's defense
and Baher Mohamed.

Their only goal
gives Egypt a bad image.

And I can't defend my client

in circumstances like this.

He just knocked us out.
Openly.

Yes, just look at it.

I mean...

Shall we look for our own lawyer?
like Fahmy?

There must be strong people in the government
who threatened Farag, right?

I think it's his resignation
so a message to other lawyers.

I mean, the way he does it...

There are no credible lawyers
who wants to touch you now.

Mr. Greste.

I want to ask
about sensitive matters.

And I don't want to
makes you depressed.

Did your negligence cause the shooting?
BBC journalist Kate Peyton?

According to reports
from Mogadishu Research

the car was parked

outside the safe zone.

Yes.

You weren't shot?

Not hurt at all, right?

Yes. Yes.

So you're lucky?

Uh...

Well, lucky...

"Lucky"... isn't the word I'd use

for that day, Mr. Mansour.

You choose car parking
outside the safe zone.

Um...

I... I...

I didn't drive that car.

That car, um...

The car was driven
by good people

who works for the BBC,

his name is Mohammed.

A...

And... and Kate w... um...

We...

Um...

We decided to park there

because there is no place
in the green zone

and our time is limited.

So you just go along with it?

Well...

I... I...

I thought we were safe because...

We have... we have a security team

and there are soldiers around

and... I...

I...

I think we're safe.

And he was the one who got the bullet, right?

Somali Wing of the Islamic Movement

known as Al-Shabaab, right?

I think so, yeah.

And when the shot is fired,
what do you do?

Sorry, I don't...

Which shot
you mean, Mr. Mansour?

The shot that hit Kate Peyton.

Uh, no...

There's... Kate...

There is only one bullet.
Just one bullet.

So you don't do anything
to protect Miss Peyton?

It's just one bullet
who came from nowhere.

Unlucky.

We'll be here all day.

Yes.

Bush bombs Samarra.

Three civilians were killed.

Four soldiers died in Ramadi.

Everything is still the same in Iraq.

Seriously, we could be here for hours.

Though this was supposed to be a short visit.

He said there is no parking now.
No place. Excuse me.

Do you want me to park on the street?

Should not.
That's protocol.

Come on, we just...
half an hour inside.

Let's just park on the street.

There are soldiers everywhere.
We have security.

Okay.

The evidence clearly shows

that these people are guilty

collaborating with terrorist organizations

to weaken and destroy
the great nation of Egypt.

Mr. Greste was carrying a suitcase filled with money
to Egypt to pay informants.

The defendant Greste is

and throughout his career

a propagandist
who spread disinformation

throughout the Middle East and Africa.

Al Jazeera is clear
is a terrorist organization

who conspired with the Islamic Movement
to destroy Egypt.

And they are the agents!

That's a complete waste of time.

- Yes.
- Yes, glad we came. Correct?

Oh!

- I was promised instructions.
- Yes.

I said, we are being lied to.

I mean, they're all too polite.

As soon as you are offered
second pot of tea,

You know you won't get anything.

Yes. They are too friendly.
Too calm.

Things will soon get messy.

Okay.

Let's go to the port.
Let's see what comes in...

- Yes.
- ...and what came out.

Ethiopia must have sent something, right?

Yes, let's do that.
Let's take a recording.

Karel, let's talk about security--

He said we
defaming Egypt's name.

He said we made it up
information about Egypt.

Guilty. Seven years.

Australian journalist Peter Greste

sentenced to seven years
prison on charges...

Imprisoned for journalism,

family of Australian journalists
Peter Greste said

they are disappointed
with severe punishment

which was imposed on their son
and colleagues at Al Jazeera.

Their anger reverberated throughout the world...

Secretary of State John Kerry

said he called straight away
Egyptian foreign minister

to convey

US serious dissatisfaction with the sentence...

...cold and cruel punishment.

It's very disturbing to see this
in the midst of Egypt's transition...

This is absurd, embarrassing.

These people, the only “crime”
they... are just journalism...

There will be an appeals process,

but it can be very long.

It took almost seven months
to get to this point...

We've seen the video.

Nothing burdens them.

This is truly extraordinary.

But this isn't the end, right?

There is still an appeal route, correct?

There's still a chance to appeal.

and that's what must be done
Greste family now...

Governments around the world,

human rights organizations,
all united,

journalists, too, condemned this.

Because when we start
put in prison

just because of what we write and say,

it's the beginning of the end

all forms of democracy.

Fast! Road!
Come on, quickly!

Everything will be fine.

♪ Unioshe ♪

♪ E unioshe ♪

♪ Oniwe safi ♪

♪ Makoni pako... ♪

Oh Lord!

Again, you win.

Well, Abdul, that's really not helpful
if there is an audience.

Okay?

Don't give up.

Hey.

I'm curious about something

About what?

About what you said to the interrogator.

I... need to know
what you wrote in your statement.

Because...

there are some things called—

like the money in my safe and stuff...

And now we will appeal...

My statement is never
addressed directly to Peter.

Mmm.

I know, but you did make a statement

and the judge will definitely read it, and...

and we know what it means.

I was there six hours.

I don't know what they ended up recording.

Is... maybe you
ever said

if I bring money
for the Islamic Movement?

I didn't say that.

But as you know, Peter,

that might be it
appeared in my statement.

I...

I didn't say that, it's not like that.

Baher.

We... we...

...have an appeal we need to prepare.

Together.

So if there's anything
what we need to know,

we have to be completely clear and honest.

They...

obviously know where I live.

And...

they know I have children

and another one will be born.

I... I just want to go home.

Honestly, I...

I don't remember what I said.

I just...
just want to go home.

I'll probably do the same thing.

Playing again?

Yes.

And don't ever feel sorry for me, okay?

If one day I win against you,

I have to know
that's my own result.

Good.

Okay?

Hello, kid.

Nothing has changed, right?

- What do you mean, Dad?
- Juris, don't start.

We fled Latvia during the war

from the Nazis, then from Stalin.

We arrived in Australia...
kind of a blessing.

And now our child is facing
seven years in an African prison

because he took the Christmas shift
other people in Egypt!

This world is truly crazy!

Juris, please, calm down.

Dad, this isn't helping.

Well, tell me, son, one thing,

there's only one thing I can do
to improve the situation.

Michael is in touch
with Canberra every day.

Is that so? Good.

How is he? How are things?

Your brother is exhausted.

Like the rest of us.

He's like a dog with a bone.
They couldn't stop him.

But he said Canberra
can't put much pressure.

Let's make sure the appeal is strong, darling.

Yalla, yalla.

Who's next?

You can trap him in the corner.

Ah.

I know, I know.

You beat the warden.
You beat that damn warden.

Please stop saying that, Fahmy.

I know! Okay?

It's better if you don't
ruin my plans.

What do you mean,
ruin your plans?

My family is using the connection
at the Ministry of Home Affairs

to move me to the hospital.

Now we've only been talking for a few days.

But I think once there,

I can extend it for a month or two,

target medical pardon.

Damn, Baher,

you beat the warden playing backgammon?!

- Good grief!
- Your ego, bro.

- You're going too far!
- My ego is going too far?

Yes!

Mr Peter. Come on.

...your face will appear, okay?

And you know what?

The warden,
I play doubles

I have to beat him.

- Let him win.
- Let him win?

Bro, if he finds out I lost on purpose,
worse.

Egomaniac.
You're an egomaniac.

You go around here—
"Baher, Baher, look at me..."

I heard you're a skilled player, Mr. Peter.

Ah, yeah, I... I didn't
I would call myself an expert.

I've been playing all my life,

but only with family and friends.

Hm.

Same as me.

It helps pass the time.

Exactly right.

You and I are both made
from the same dough,

Mr Peter.

Ah.

Oh.

Actually, that was a stupid move.

You played well, Mr. Peter, but...

But that's not the result.

Good game.

Whiskey?

That would be fun.

When I was about 15 years old...

...I want to be a diplomat...

...or journalists.

Well, that's when...
I decided

to be a journalist too.

I benefit
from an excellent education.

I was inspired by my uncle, Ibrahim.

He's my father's brother.

He's a big name in the world of journalism here,

and in politics.

He is very brave.

What happened to him?

He respected President Sadat,
that's what happened.

Then when Sadat was assassinated...

...my uncle wrote
Very harsh article

regarding the involvement of the Islamic Movement
in the murder.

My uncle was found the next day...

...depending on the warehouse...

...with his hands tied behind his back...

...without fingers and thumbs.

My father lost his job
at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

I was expelled from a good school.

Please say...

...Master Peter...

...you didn't come to Egypt...

...to help the Islamic Movement.

I can promise you...

...I'm not here to help the Islamic Movement

or anyone else.

I'm just a journalist
who replaces a colleague

for a few weeks at Christmas.

Okay.

I...

really need to pee now.

I'll come back later.

Good luck, Fahmy.

They come.
Come, come.

Pick you up. One two three. Go on.

- Argh, argh...
- Lower it slowly.

Come on.

Hurry, hurry, hurry.

Good.

That's okay.

They'll take that thing out of you.

I am very scared.

I know.
It will be over soon.

And then you will wake up.

And it will...

And you can call Rog

and talk to Chloe.

You promise?

Yes.

- Morning.
- Morning.

Egypt's Foreign Minister called
Minister Bishop and he made an offer.

He said he could solve your problem
if you don't appeal.

Is there anything more specific?

No. Only that.

But, just between us,

now the Egyptian government

I'm under a lot of pressure about you.

So maybe it's time to push back.

Okay.

So I am now

in an Egyptian prison
as a convicted terrorist...

...and the only real legal recourse
to come out is an appeal.

And now they say...

they will set me free
if I don't appeal?

You really hope I do
believe them, Monica?

Mr. Peter, please listen to me carefully.

Cancel your appeal.

Sami...

You know as well as I do,

if I cancel the appeal,
it's an admission of guilt.

I know.

And...

that's what makes this
So negotiations are interesting.

Okay.

It's simple.

If it's your government
give something written

to me and the Australian Embassy,

then we will consider the offer.

Which will definitely leak.

Sami, I can say now...

...if I don't get something signed

on official government letterhead,

this won't happen.

You still don't understand, do you?

This is Egypt.

You have to make a deal.

Are Fahmy and I mentioned?

No. Not specifically.

But I... I won't
make a deal without you guys.

Listen, we have two days
to file an appeal, so...

So if we don't submit this Friday,
do we lose the right to appeal?

How can we believe them, Peter?

Yes, we can't.

What?

We have to do something dramatic,
something heavy.

We have to do something
which is shown to supporters

that we struggle inside
like they were fighting outside.

What are you thinking about?

Hunger strike.

Listen...

Our appeal goes in on Friday.
Okay?

If they don't answer within 90--

Listen. Hear.

If they don't answer within 90 days,

then, yeah, yeah, we strike, okay?

We said, "We are suing you
check our appeal."

Okay? Obviously so.

It is achievable.

90 days?

I don't want to wait 90 days
for a false appeal!

I'm sure it will be too late.

Now... now is the time to apply pressure.

You could really die if you do this.

You know? You have to prepare your body.

I know you think patiently
is a good strategy,

but the kids were still young.

They can't wait,
they lose valuable time.

Have you told your wife?

Not yet.

There is a way to do this. Okay?

First, tell your family.

They will worry.

The only way...
to get through this

is to let the world know.

If... if they don't give permission to appeal,

I'll be the first to strike.

But I will... I will...

I'll tell my family,
I'll let the Embassy know

and I will prepare my body.

Because then,
I still have a chance.

Baher...

I don't...

I won't sit in this cell

and watch you die in vain.

Because I'm about to start
hate you for it. Okay?

And I really don't want to
must hate you.

Life or death.

Ah.

Mr. Greste.

Yes.

Uh... sorry, there seems to be a misunderstanding.

I think we will meet
people from the Australian Embassy.

I'm also from the Embassy.

Latvian Embassy in Cairo.

I'm Ambassador Iveta Sulca.

Oh, nice to meet you, Iveta.

Fair misunderstanding.

Mr. Greste,
I have something for you.

Um... what... what is this?

I am proud to give you
EU/Latvia passport.

We already know your parents
the last few months.

They asked for our help
about your case.

As you know,

Russia has many interests
in Latvia now

and much influence in Egypt.

The European Union is a trading partner
Egypt's largest.

So...
we have influence now.

Master Peter! Master Peter!

You can appeal.

- What?
- You're on TV. You can appeal.

Our appeal accepted?

- Yes?
- Yes, yes.

- Our appeal!
- Good luck, Mr. Peter.

Oh! Hey, Baher!

- Hey! Our appeal was accepted.
- What?

- We can appeal.
- Is it true?

We can appeal!

We can...

- Mr Greste.
- Yes.

I took out a small bullet. 9 millimeters.

There is a lot of internal bleeding,

but he should be fine.

Oh!

He won't wake up for several hours.

- Thank You.
- Yes.

Thank You.

There is still no outcome of the appeal announced.

I know.

And there is no retrial date yet.

I know.

And...

...it's day 31.

They have 30 days to announce it
and set a hearing date.

They are playing with us.

I feel guilty because I keep saying it
to Baher and the children

they have to trust the process.

N-n...

What choice do we have?

There is no process.

Being caught here is like being dropped

in the middle of a fucking Escher picture.

There is no way out.

This will end, Pete, I promise.

We will not give up.

They will never free us.

They will never free us

because they need to
send a message to the West.

They need to send a message to journalists.

So...

I've made my decision.

I...

I will attack.

How?

Hunger strike.

Oh... come on.

Do not be stupid.

I need you to do something, okay?

I need you to tell the press

that there are five of us, okay?

Ada Ba—Listen to me. Listen to me.

Listen to me.

There are five of us.

Baher, me, and the three children.

They will try to separate us.

Okay? They might do that.

And they might
will try to hide us.

So...

...I need you to spread that message.

Okay? That's important.

Wait a week.

Then hold a press conference.

Maybe this is arrogance,

but I think the media
going to be excited about this

because this concerns them all.

Mom and Dad will
very angry with you.

Yes.

So, you and Mike...

...gotta help with that, okay?

- Yes?
- What if they refuse?

Father and mother?

Of course they will say no.

Yes, what if they ban you?

Just say I have no choice.

No choice, guys.

Can't sit here anymore doing nothing.

Can't.

Hey...

Come on.

Hey.

Can you go back to the hospital?

- Why? What is it?
- Listen to me.

Can you go back to the hospital right now?

Quick.

- Mr Peter?
- Yes.

Major Sami, you go see him.

- Now?
- Now. Yes.

Fine, give me ten minutes.
I changed clothes.

Not now. We're leaving now.

Yes?

Sorry, Sami, guard
won't let me change clothes.

There is a problem?

I have, uh, news.

Yes?

You will go from here.

Didn't I come in?
all the prisons in the country?

You're going home.

Return to Australia.

I... I don't understand...

The embassy is on its way.

Uh...

Maybe another half hour.

I... I don't understand, Sami.

You'd better go and...
pack your things.

Um...

J...

If I go,
are the others going too?

You better not ask anything.

Just go now. Yalla.

Fast.

I don't have time to...
cheap sentimental.

Alas?

Alas?

Alas!

Alas!

What is it?

Peter, what's wrong?

Is there a verdict?

I'm going home.

They released me.

I am so sorry.

I am so sorry.

He died?

Yes.

I am so sorry.

I'm so sorry, Rog.

He died.

Yes, he was shot.

He was shot?

Die.

Yes.

By whom?

Um... we don't...
they don't know.

Um...

There's...
Police are investigating.

Weren't you there, Peter?

Don't you see?

Um... it's just one shot

and I don't...
I didn't see anything.

Um...

I didn't see anything.
There is security everywhere.

I don't... I...

I don't even know
Kate's been shot.

I'm so... so sorry.

I'm so sorry, Roger.

Peter Gresie was released on February 1 2015

He is still a terrorist fugitive from the Egyptian government

Baher Mohamed and Mohamed Fahmy were pardoned
eight months after Peter's release

Kate Peyton died in Mogadishu on February 9, 2005.
The killer was never identified

Since Kate Peyton's death, more than 1700 journalists
have died all over the world because of their work