Kandagar

Feb 4 2010 N/A 1h 43m
Action, Drama, War

A docudrama about the escape of Russian pilots after being taken hostage by the Taliban in 1996.

Plot

1995. Russian transport aircraft IL-76, carrying a cargo of ammunition under the guise of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan from Albania, forced to put interceptors at Kandahar Airfield (Afghanistan) for inspection. Captured by the Taliban appeared Russian crew: the aircraft commander, copilot, flight engineer, navigator and radio operator. Aviators who refused to teach Islamists piloting transport aircraft, placed in a dilapidated house-prison. The crew endures the hardships of captivity: all five are firmly convinced that Russia, utilizing diplomatic channels and its influence in the world, will release its citizens. However, many months pass, and, except for periodic visits of diplomats and journalists, no change occurs. Having gone through a series of hardships and humiliations, having been on the verge of death, the film's heroes realize that the only way to salvation - Escape! Based on true story.

Written by

Andrey Kavun

Directed by

Andrey Kavun

Production Countries

Russia

Production Companies

Fawzi Vision, Rekun - Cinema, Magic Picture

Languages

Polski

Awards

2 wins & 6 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
2,264
Average Rating
6.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA