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Released 12 years ago.
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The Hornet's Nest
"Real War, Real Heroes"
2014 1h 33m EN
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6.2
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★6.2TMDB · 53
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Synopsis
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Armed only with their cameras, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning conflict Journalist Mike Boettcher, and his son, Carlos, provide unprecedented access into the longest war in U.S. history: they are embed with U.S. troops during nine days of intense combat in Afghanistan.
“Real War, Real Heroes”
Cast
Carlos Boettcher
Himself
Mike Boettcher
Himself
Kalen M. Waite
Himself
Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- David Salzberg
- Languages
- English
- Countries
- Afghanistan, United States of America
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WORLD
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International production across 2 countries: Afghanistan, United States of America.
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RUNTIME
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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
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DIRECTOR
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Directed by David Salzberg, shot by Carlos Boettcher. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
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DIRECTOR
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Original score by Michael Trella. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
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DIRECTOR
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Editor Sean Mathew shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
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CAST
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Carlos Boettcher and Mike Boettcher and Kalen M. Waite carry the top of the cast.
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FACT
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Marketing tagline: "Real War, Real Heroes".
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Cinephile deep dive
The take
David Salzberg directs. Carlos Boettcher behind the camera. Michael Trella scores. Sean Mathew cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Afghanistan, United States of America. Dialogue in English.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 1Released 12 years ago.
- 2International production across 2 countries: Afghanistan, United States of America.
- 3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
- 4Directed by David Salzberg, shot by Carlos Boettcher. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
- 5Original score by Michael Trella. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
- 6Editor Sean Mathew shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
- 7Carlos Boettcher and Mike Boettcher and Kalen M. Waite carry the top of the cast.
- 8Marketing tagline: "Real War, Real Heroes".
- 9IMDB entry: tt2611026 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
- 10Only 53 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
The technical file
- Cinematography
- Carlos Boettcher
- Original score
- Michael Trella
- Editing
- Sean Mathew
- Runtime
- 93 min · 1h 33m
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- EN
- Certification (US)
- R
Also by
David Salzberg
Trailers & featurettes
Watch the pieces
Production companies
Who made it
- HI
HighRoad Entertainment
Key crew
- ProducerCarlos Boettcher
- ProducerMike Boettcher
- ProducerDavid Salzberg
- ProducerChristian Tureaud
- EditorSean Mathew
- EditorJason Mergott
Themes & keywords
What it's about, really
- explosive
- afghanistan
- afghanistan war (2001-2021)
Release history · US
When it landed
- Theatrical2014-05-09R
Also known as
International titles
- The Hornets NestUS
