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Terminal Man: The Refugee who waited at an Airport for 18 Years
Manage episode 458324149 series 3447160
In this episode of The Compendium, we uncover the unbelievable story of The Terminal Man, Mehran Karimi Nasseri, the inspiration behind Spielberg’s 2004 movie "The Terminal". Trapped in Charles de Gaulle Airport for 18 years, Mehran, known as Sir Alfred, survived extraordinary circumstances, from bureaucratic nightmares to emotional isolation. Discover the true story behind The Terminal movie, how one man adapted to life in an airport, and why his tragic journey captivated the world. This is a tale of resilience, identity, and the human spirit that defies all odds.
We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, then check out these great resources:
- The Terminal (2004) - Imbd
- Here to Where (2002) - Youtube Full Mocumentry
- The 15 Year Layover - by Michael Paterniti (GQ)
- The Terminal Man - by Alfred Merhan
Host & Show Info
- Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
- About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they’re your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people.
- Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin
Community & Calls to Action
- ⭐ Review & follow on: Spotify & Apple Podcasts
- 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @theCompendiumPodcast
- 🌐 Visit us at: TheCompendiumPodcast.com
- ❤️ Early access episodes: Patreon
📤 Share this episode with a friend! If you enjoyed it, tag us on social media and let us know your favorite takeaway.
Chapters
1. Sneak Peak (00:00:00)
2. Welcome to the Compendium (00:01:19)
3. Topic of the week (00:03:11)
4. [Ad] The Hospitality Harbor (00:26:35)
5. (Cont.) Topic of the week (00:26:57)
6. Outro (00:50:33)
112 episodes
Manage episode 458324149 series 3447160
In this episode of The Compendium, we uncover the unbelievable story of The Terminal Man, Mehran Karimi Nasseri, the inspiration behind Spielberg’s 2004 movie "The Terminal". Trapped in Charles de Gaulle Airport for 18 years, Mehran, known as Sir Alfred, survived extraordinary circumstances, from bureaucratic nightmares to emotional isolation. Discover the true story behind The Terminal movie, how one man adapted to life in an airport, and why his tragic journey captivated the world. This is a tale of resilience, identity, and the human spirit that defies all odds.
We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, then check out these great resources:
- The Terminal (2004) - Imbd
- Here to Where (2002) - Youtube Full Mocumentry
- The 15 Year Layover - by Michael Paterniti (GQ)
- The Terminal Man - by Alfred Merhan
Host & Show Info
- Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
- About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they’re your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people.
- Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin
Community & Calls to Action
- ⭐ Review & follow on: Spotify & Apple Podcasts
- 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @theCompendiumPodcast
- 🌐 Visit us at: TheCompendiumPodcast.com
- ❤️ Early access episodes: Patreon
📤 Share this episode with a friend! If you enjoyed it, tag us on social media and let us know your favorite takeaway.
Chapters
1. Sneak Peak (00:00:00)
2. Welcome to the Compendium (00:01:19)
3. Topic of the week (00:03:11)
4. [Ad] The Hospitality Harbor (00:26:35)
5. (Cont.) Topic of the week (00:26:57)
6. Outro (00:50:33)
112 episodes
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