A 58-minute cut of the film premiered on the TV network Arte on April 15, 2014, before a 79-minute version screened at various festivals.
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A 58-minute cut of the film premiered on the TV network Arte on April 15, 2014, before a 79-minute version screened at various festivals.
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Synopsis
At a gaming convention, young pilots are recruited to operate drones in modern warfare. Directed by Tonje Hessen Schei, the 2014 documentary "Drone" features military officials and engineers discussing the moral implications of remote warfare. It includes firsthand accounts from victims of drone strikes in Pakistan, illustrating the human cost of these operations. The film won multiple awards, including Best Norwegian Documentary at the Bergen International Film Festival, and aired on Arte on April 15, 2014.
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- See young pilots recruited at gaming conventions.
- Find out about the moral dilemmas faced by drone engineers.
- Meet anti-war activists challenging drone warfare.
Did You Know
- Drone won Best Norwegian Documentary at the Bergen International Film Festival in October 2014.
- The film was released in Norway on February 27, 2015, and in the UK on April 10, 2015.
- A 58-minute cut premiered on TV network Arte on April 15, 2014.
- The documentary was produced by Lars Løge at Flimmer Film with international financial support.
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Who directed the documentary Drone?
Drone was directed by Norwegian director Tonje Hessen Schei.
When was Drone released in Norway?
Drone was released in Norway on February 27, 2015.
What awards did Drone win?
Drone won Best Norwegian Documentary and the Checkpoint Human Rights awards at the Bergen International Film Festival in October 2014.
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