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Armadillo
“For you it's a movie. For them it's reality.”
7.0 / 10• 2010• 1h 45m•NR• Danish
DocumentaryWar
Storyline
Danish soldiers are sent to Afghanistan in 2009 for 6 months, to help stabilize the country against the Taliban. They're stationed on Armadillo military base in Helman province. Unlike other war movies, this is the real deal – no actors.
Cast & Crew
R
Rasmus
himself (Platoon Commander)
LeadM'
Mads 'Mini'
himself
D'
Daniel 'Olby'
himself
K'
Kim 'Birkerod'
himself
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Janus Metz's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Armadillo is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
