5 Days of War (2011)

Their only weapon is the truth.

5 Days of War (2011) poster

An American journalist and his cameraman are caught in the combat zone during the first Russian airstrikes against Georgia. Rescuing Tatia, a young Georgian schoolteacher separated from her family during the attack, the two reporters agree to help reunite her with her family in exchange for serving as their interpreter. As the three attempt to escape to safety, they witness--and document--the devastation from the full-scale crossfire and cold-blooded murder of innocent civilians.

Director: Renny Harlin
Genre: War, Drama
Runtime: 113 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Trevor Rabin
Cinematography: Checco Varese
Editing: Brian Berdan
Production: Dispictures, Rex Media, Georgian International Films, Midnight Sun Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: Français, ქართული, English
Budget: $20M
Box Office: $87,793
Original Language: en

Themes

The Horror of War and Humanity, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Brutal Interrogation Techniques and Truths, World War I and Trench Warfare

Keywords

journalist, war crimes, mass murder, evacuation, interpreter, invasion, battlefield, georgia europe, torture, soldier, explosion, interrogation, bombing, death, russian politics

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 5 Days of War about?
An American journalist and his cameraman are caught in the combat zone during the first Russian airstrikes against Georgia. Rescuing Tatia, a young Georgian schoolteacher separated from her family during the attack, the two reporters agree to help reunite her with her family in exchange for serving as their interpreter. As the three attempt to escape to safety, they witness--and document--the devastation from the full-scale crossfire and cold-blooded murder of innocent civilians.
Who directed 5 Days of War?
5 Days of War was directed by Renny Harlin.
Who stars in 5 Days of War?
5 Days of War stars Rupert Friend, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Richard Coyle, Heather Graham, Johnathon Schaech, Rade Šerbedžija.
How long is 5 Days of War?
5 Days of War has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
What genre is 5 Days of War?
5 Days of War is a War, Drama film.
What is the budget of 5 Days of War?
5 Days of War had a budget of $20M.
How much did 5 Days of War gross?
5 Days of War grossed $87,793 worldwide.
Where was 5 Days of War produced?
5 Days of War was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of 5 Days of War?
The themes of 5 Days of War include: The Horror of War and Humanity, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Brutal Interrogation Techniques and Truths, World War I and Trench Warfare.