Danish soldiers are sent to Afghanistan in 2009 for 6 months, to help stabilize the country against the Taliban. They're stationed on Armadillo military base in Helman province. Unlike other war movies, this is the real deal – no actors.
Direction
Metz embedded with actual troops for months
Cinematography
Night-vision combat sequences are hauntingly beautiful
Editing
Cuts between boredom and chaos hit like whiplash
Director
Janus Metz
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Danish government initially tried to block release, fearing it showed soldiers violating rules of engagement.
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