Special Forces (2011)
Survival. Honor. Sacrifice.
Afghanistan. War correspondent Elsa Casanova is taken hostage by the Taliban. Faced with her imminent execution, a Special Forces unit is dispatched to free her. In some of the world’s most breathtaking yet hostile landscapes, a relentless pursuit begins between her kidnappers who have no intention of letting their prey escape them and a group of soldiers who risk their lives in pursuit of their single aim – to bring her home alive. This strong, independent woman and these men of duty are thrown together and forced to confront situations of great danger that inextricably bind them – emotionally, violently and intimately.
Cast
- Diane Kruger - Elsa Casanova
- Djimon Hounsou - Commander Kovax
- Benoît Magimel - Captain 'Tic-Tac '
- Denis Ménochet - Captain Lucas
- Raphaël Personnaz - Elias, sniper
- Alain Figlarz - Victor
- Alain Alivon - Marius
- Mehdi Nebbou - Amin, Elsa's guide
- Raz Degan - Ahmed Zaief, leader of the hostage takers
- Tchéky Karyo - Admiral Guezennec
Screenplay
- Emmanuelle Collomp (Script Consultant)
- Stéphane Rybojad
- Michael Cooper (Adaptation)
- Stéphane Rybojad (Adaptation)
Themes
Human Trafficking and Rescue Mission
Keywords
rescue, journalist, kidnapping, afghanistan, pakistan, taliban, war zone
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Special Forces about?
- Afghanistan. War correspondent Elsa Casanova is taken hostage by the Taliban. Faced with her imminent execution, a Special Forces unit is dispatched to free her. In some of the world’s most breathtaking yet hostile landscapes, a relentless pursuit begins between her kidnappers who have no intention of letting their prey escape them and a group of soldiers who risk their lives in pursuit of their single aim – to bring her home alive. This strong, independent woman and these men of duty are thrown together and forced to confront situations of great danger that inextricably bind them – emotionally, violently and intimately.
- Who directed Special Forces?
- Special Forces was directed by Stéphane Rybojad.
- Who stars in Special Forces?
- Special Forces stars Diane Kruger, Djimon Hounsou, Benoît Magimel, Denis Ménochet, Raphaël Personnaz, Alain Figlarz.
- How long is Special Forces?
- Special Forces has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- What genre is Special Forces?
- Special Forces is a Action, Drama, War film.
- What is the budget of Special Forces?
- Special Forces had a budget of $10M.
- How much did Special Forces gross?
- Special Forces grossed $3M worldwide.
- Where was Special Forces produced?
- Special Forces was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Special Forces?
- The themes of Special Forces include: Human Trafficking and Rescue Mission.