The Chicken Commander (2004)

The Chicken Commander is a unique film about a few Icelandic civilians, from a country that has no military, suddenly bearing arms at garrison KAIA (Kabul Airport). At the centre is the garrison commander Halli, who was transformed from an air-traffic controller in Reykjavik to a high ranking officer in a NATO army. The commander gave unprecedented and uncensored access to his garrison and the close to 2000 multinational troops stationed in the war torn country of Afghanistan. Through the often naïve eyes of the Icelandic men we experience the environment, both inside the camp and outside and get to know their emotions and sometimes humorous vision towards their own experience.

Director: Fridrik Gudmundsson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
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Screenplay

Music: Barði Jóhannsson
Cinematography: Fridrik Gudmundsson
Editing: Birgir Þór Bragason, Fridrik Gudmundsson
Production: Tindra - Orðspor (IS)
Country: Iceland
Language: Íslenska
Original Language: is
More Films by Director: Fridrik Gudmundsson
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Chicken Commander about?
The Chicken Commander is a unique film about a few Icelandic civilians, from a country that has no military, suddenly bearing arms at garrison KAIA (Kabul Airport). At the centre is the garrison commander Halli, who was transformed from an air-traffic controller in Reykjavik to a high ranking officer in a NATO army. The commander gave unprecedented and uncensored access to his garrison and the close to 2000 multinational troops stationed in the war torn country of Afghanistan. Through the often naïve eyes of the Icelandic men we experience the environment, both inside the camp and outside and get to know their emotions and sometimes humorous vision towards their own experience.
Who directed The Chicken Commander?
The Chicken Commander was directed by Fridrik Gudmundsson.
How long is The Chicken Commander?
The Chicken Commander has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is The Chicken Commander?
The Chicken Commander is a Documentary film.
Where was The Chicken Commander produced?
The Chicken Commander was produced in Iceland.