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Synopsis

Five Taliban fighters are killed during a patrol by Danish soldiers in Afghanistan, with graphic scenes of their bodies being pulled from a ditch.

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What Critics Say

This courageous Afghan war report is a documentary that looks like an art film, says Steve Rose.
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April 7, 2011
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Why Watch

  • See the emotional farewells of soldiers before deployment.
  • Find out how soldiers interact with local Afghan children.
  • Watch intense combat scenes against the Taliban.

Did You Know

  • The film won the Critics' Week Grand Prix at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival.
  • Three Danish soldiers died in an IED incident during the mission.
  • The film was nominated for four 2012 News & Documentary Emmy Awards.
  • A Danish commander suffered a skull fracture from a roadside bomb but returned to duty.

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Military documentariesDanish cinemaAfghanistan conflict studies
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who directed the documentary Armadillo?

Armadillo was directed by Janus Metz.

What was the main setting of the documentary Armadillo?

The main setting of Armadillo is Forward Operating Base Armadillo in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

What award did Armadillo win at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival?

Armadillo won the Critics' Week Grand Prix at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival.

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