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Afghanistan

Synopsis

Director James Glancy, a former British Royal Marine commando who was decorated for his actions in combat, returns to Afghanistan with a handpicked team to help him answer the question that has haunted him for ten years. Was it worth it? Dramatically, mid-way through filming, President Joe Biden announces that the US will be pulling troops out by 9/11, starting a Taliban offensive that leads to the dramatic fall of the Afghanistan Government, amidst chaotic evacuation scenes in Kabul, as American forces withdraw.

Details

Year: 2023
Type of project: Features
Running time: 103 min
Director: James Glancy, Marty Stalker
Producer: Julien Loeffler, James Kermack, James Glancy

Genre

Human Rights

Production Status

Post-production

Sales Company

Westend Films

Selin Karli
99 Kenton Road
Harrow
HA3 0AN

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