Topic: Afghan War

Direction Mayte Carrasco · Marcel Mettelsiefen

Synopsis Afghanistan: The Wounded Land (TV Miniseries) (2020) is a compelling 4-episode documentary series that delves into the tumultuous history of Afghanistan over the past four decades, focusing on the experiences of Afghan women who have borne the brunt of the...

Direction Matthew Heineman

Synopsis Retrograde (2022) delves into the poignant final chapters of the two-decade-long conflict in Afghanistan, focusing on the profound bond between U.S. Green Berets and the Afghan military personnel they mentored. This documentary offers an unfiltered look at the complexities and...

Direction Nora Twomey

Synopsis The Breadwinner (2017) is an animated film inspired by the acclaimed novel by Deborah Ellis, which follows the journey of a resilient young girl who adopts a male disguise to support her family. This narrative is a poignant exploration of...

Direction Phil Grabsky · Shoaib Sharifi

Cast Tony Blair · Lyse Doucet · Robert Gates · Hamid Karzai

Synopsis My Childhood, My Country: 20 Years in Afghanistan (2021) chronicles the extraordinary journey of a young boy growing up amidst the tumultuous backdrop of Afghanistan. This documentary captures the essence of a life shaped by conflict and resilience, offering a...

Direction Éléonore Weber

Cast Nathalie Richard

Synopsis There Will Be No More Night (2020) delves into the dual meaning of the phrase "to shoot," exploring both the act of firing a gun and capturing footage with a movie camera. This documentary by Eléonore Weber draws exclusively from...

Direction Alex Gibney

Synopsis Taxi to the Dark Side (2007) delves into the harrowing tale of an Afghan taxi driver who was wrongfully detained and subjected to severe mistreatment, serving as a stark illustration of the interrogation methods employed by the United States in...

Direction Jamie Roberts

Synopsis Escape from Kabul (2022) presents an exclusive collection of archival footage capturing the pivotal moments at Kabul airport during the U.S. military's departure from Afghanistan. The documentary chronicles the dramatic events following the Taliban's takeover, highlighting the urgent and perilous...

Direction Pieter-Jan De Pue

Cast Gholam Nasir · Marina Golbahari · Koko Ewas · Koko Mullalih

Synopsis The Land of the Enlightened (2016) delves into the lives of young members of the Kuchi tribe in Afghanistan, who engage in the perilous task of excavating discarded Soviet mines and trading the explosives to other children employed in a...

Direction Susanne Bier

Cast Connie Nielsen · Ulrich Thomsen · Nikolaj Lie Kaas · Bent Mejding

Synopsis Brothers (Brødre) (2004) is a gripping family drama that evolves into a complex narrative of war, loss, and love. The story revolves around two brothers, Michael and Jannik, whose lives take a dramatic turn due to unforeseen circumstances. Michael, a...

Direction Atiq Rahimi

Cast Abdul Ghani · Jawan Mard Homayoun · Kader Arefi · Guilda Chahverdi

Direction Jean-Patrick Benes · Marc Victor · Allan Mauduit · Frédéric Berthe

Cast Gilbert Melki · Simon Abkarian · Fayçal Azizi · Benjamin Bellecour

Synopsis Kaboul Kitchen (TV Series) (2012) is set in the bustling city of Kabul, Afghanistan, in 2005. The narrative revolves around a lively French restaurant, also named Kaboul Kitchen, which serves as a popular hangout spot for both locals and foreigners....

Direction Dan Krauss

Synopsis The Kill Team (2013) delves into the disturbing events of 2010, when a group of U.S. Army infantry soldiers were infamously dubbed by the media as a result of allegations of indiscriminate killings during their deployment in Afghanistan. Director Dan...

Direction Sonia Kennebeck

Synopsis National Bird (2016) delves into the compelling journeys of three ex-US Air Force intelligence specialists who have chosen to speak out about the covert use of military drones in Afghanistan. The documentary explores their personal transformations and the moral dilemmas...

Direction Jon Sistiaga

Cast Jon Sistiaga

Direction Richard Rowley

Synopsis Dirty Wars (2013) follows journalist Jeremy Scahill as he delves into the hidden realities of America’s clandestine conflicts. The documentary accompanies Scahill, renowned for his book "Blackwater," on a global journey from Afghanistan to Yemen, Somalia, and beyond. With a...

Direction Guy Ritchie

Cast Jake Gyllenhaal · Dar Salim · Antony Starr · Alexander Ludwig

Synopsis The Covenant (2023) follows the harrowing journey of Sergeant John, who, during his final mission in Afghanistan, forms an unlikely alliance with local interpreter Ahmed. When John is gravely injured, Ahmed bravely puts his own life at risk to transport...

Direction Janus Metz Pedersen

Synopsis Armadillo (2010) follows a group of Danish soldiers and their experiences during their deployment in Afghanistan. In early 2009, director Janus Metz and cinematographer Lars Skree embedded with the soldiers at Armadillo, a military base in the Helmand province, just...

Direction Jon Alpert · Ellen Goosenberg Kent · Matthew O'Neill

Synopsis Wartorn: 1861-2010 (TV) (2010) shines a spotlight on the escalating suicide rates among active military personnel and veterans, focusing on the unseen scars of war. This HBO special delves into the personal narratives of American soldiers who have endured the...

Direction Jim Sheridan

Cast Jake Gyllenhaal · Natalie Portman · Tobey Maguire · Mare Winningham

Synopsis Brothers (2009) is a gripping remake of Susanne Bier's 2004 Danish film "Brødre." The narrative revolves around the Cahill family, focusing on the contrasting personalities of two brothers: the responsible and disciplined Captain Sam Cahill, and his younger, more carefree...

Direction Tobias Lindholm

Cast Pilou Asbæk · Tuva Novotny · Dar Salim · Søren Malling

Synopsis A War (2015) follows Claus M. Pedersen, a company commander played by Pilou Asbæk, and his troops as they are deployed in a volatile Afghan region. Concurrently, back in Denmark, Claus' wife Maria, portrayed by Tuva Novotny, strives to maintain...