🇬🇧🇳🇿 6 Days 2017 (BASED ON REAL EVENTS, Eng sub)

Yes, the 2017 film 6 Days is based on the true story of the 1980 Iranian Embassy siege in London, where six armed gunmen held 26 people hostage for six days, culminating in a dramatic raid by the SAS (Special Air Service) that was televised live, capturing the world's attention. The film follows three perspectives: the lead police negotiator Max Vernon (Mark Strong), SAS leader Rusty Firmin (Jamie Bell), and BBC reporter Kate Adie (Abbie Cornish), highlighting the intense standoff and the eventual assault. Key Facts from the True Story: - The Event: In April 1980, gunmen from a D .R .F .L .A (Democratic Revolutionary Front for the Liberation of Arabistan) stormed the Iranian Embassy. - Demands: They sought the release of Arab prisoners in Iran and safe passage out of the UK. - The Standoff: The siege lasted six days, with negotiations led by Chief Inspector Max Vernon. - The Raid: The British government eventually authorized an SAS raid, which resulted in the liberation of most hostages, though one was killed, and all but one gunman died. - Media Impact: BBC reporter Kate Adie's live coverage brought the unfolding drama into homes globally, making the SAS famous. The film dramatizes these real-life events, focusing on the tension, the political decisions, and the bravery of those involved in resolving the crisis.