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Escape from Kabul
Escape from Kabul

Escape from Kabul

When the war ended, the crisis began.

Genres

Documentary

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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.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

82 mins

Rating

6.796/10

Release Date

21 September 2021

Country

France

Cast

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