Trapped
"The authentic footage from the unique rescue operation"
Released just last year. Trapped is a documentary film. directed by Lasse Spang Olsen. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Okene Harrison and Nico van Heerden
Synopsis
A ship sinks off West Africa. Everyone aboard drowns, except the cook. Trapped in a small air pocket with water up to his neck, he faces a slow death as oxygen dwindles. This extraordinary documentary follows untrained diver Nico’s daring mission to save him. After miraculously finding the cook alive after three days, Nico faces his biggest challenge yet: navigating narrow, deadly passages to bring him to safety. Told through authentic footage and audio from divers' helmet cams, this film showcases heroism, hope, and friendship, proving miracles can still happen.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 11, 2025
6 months ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Journeyman Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trapped about?
A ship sinks off West Africa. Everyone aboard drowns, except the cook. Trapped in a small air pocket with water up to his neck, he faces a slow death as oxygen dwindles. This extraordinary documen...
Who directed Trapped?
Trapped was directed by Lasse Spang Olsen.
How long is Trapped?
Trapped has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Trapped released?
Trapped was released on July 11, 2025 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Trapped?
The main cast of Trapped includes Okene Harrison, Nico van Heerden.