Escape from Kabul

"When the war ended, the crisis began."

2021 1h 22m EN

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6.8

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★6.8TMDB · 28

Documentary

Synopsis

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Unfolding over 18 monumental days in August 2021, this deeply immersive and emotional documentary combines never-before-seen archival footage from those on the ground at the airport with exclusive interviews with people who were there throughout the period, including Afghan citizens attempting to flee, U.S. Marines tasked with managing the evacuation, and Taliban commanders and fighters who had recently taken the city.

“When the war ended, the crisis began.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jamie Roberts
Languages: English, French, Persian
Countries: France, United Kingdom, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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82 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: English, French, Persian.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: France, United Kingdom, United States of America.

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WORLD

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor William Grayburn shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "When the war ended, the crisis began.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt21650874 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Jamie Roberts directs. William Grayburn cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English, French, Persian.

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182 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 5 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 3 languages: English, French, Persian.
4International production across 3 countries: France, United Kingdom, United States of America.
5Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
6Editor William Grayburn shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Marketing tagline: "When the war ended, the crisis began.".
8IMDB entry: tt21650874 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 28 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.