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201794 minPGdocumentary

3.3/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Special Operations

201794 minPGdocumentary

3.3/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Unpublished testimonies and high-quality reconstructions reveal secret operations conducted by special forces that have shaped modern military tactics.

“Two beautiful women... One wrong turn... A collision with a killer”

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Stéphane Rybojad

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Unpublished testimonies and high-quality reconstructions reveal secret operations conducted by special forces that have shaped modern military tactics.

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Stéphane Rybojad

Stéphane Rybojaddirector

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Marc Ickx's 2017 documentary "Special Operations" features unpublished testimonies from elite military units. It presents high-quality reconstructions of covert missions that have shaped contemporary military strategy. The film details the planning and execution of these secret operations, revealing the challenges faced by special forces and the critical role of secrecy in achieving success. The documentary runs for 94 minutes and is produced in Belgium.

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