ND/NF Q&A: "A Hijacking", Tobias Lindholm

Film Comment's Gavin Smith sat down with director Tobias Lindholm after the screening of "A Hijacking" to chat about working with Somali actors, researching the film, casting, and the origins of the story.

About the film:
On its way to harbor, cargo ship MV Rozen is seized by pirates in the Indian Ocean. Moving between claustrophobic life on the ship and negotiations by the freight company in Denmark, Lindholm creates a climate of unbearable tension with an unexpected climax. The narrative is based on a true event, and his use of actual locations and people who have been in similar situations create palpable authenticity. Augmented by a terrific cast, Lindholm explores the danger of the disparity between impoverished nations and the developed world. A Magnolia Films release.

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