SYNOPSICS
Kandagar (2010) is a Russian movie. Andrey Kavun has directed this movie. Aleksandr Baluev,Yury Belyayev,Bogdan Benyuk,Aleksandr Golubev are the starring of this movie. It was released in 2010. Kandagar (2010) is considered one of the best Action,Drama,War movie in India and around the world.
1995. Russian transport aircraft IL-76, carrying a cargo of ammunition under the guise of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan from Albania, forced to put interceptors at Kandahar Airfield (Afghanistan) for inspection. Captured by the Taliban appeared Russian crew: the aircraft commander, copilot, flight engineer, navigator and radio operator. Aviators who refused to teach Islamists piloting transport aircraft, placed in a dilapidated house-prison. The crew endures the hardships of captivity: all five are firmly convinced that Russia, utilizing diplomatic channels and its influence in the world, will release its citizens. However, many months pass, and, except for periodic visits of diplomats and journalists, no change occurs. Having gone through a series of hardships and humiliations, having been on the verge of death, the film's heroes realize that the only way to salvation - Escape! Based on true story.
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Kandagar (2010) Reviews
Gripping edge of the seat drama
Awesome true story about the escape of Russian pilots after being taken hostage by the Taliban in 1996. Played superbly by all the actors with amazing realism, all the characters seem very real, each with their own way of dealing with fear and the unknown. The actors who played the Taliban are also so realistic you almost feel you are watching a documentary. From the moment the crew decided to trust each other, act together and try to escape to the end the tension builds up to the point where you are on the edge of your seat, heart pounding, willing for them to make it and saying it out loud. And because it all really happened it makes it all the more powerful. The setting is so realistic, you feel the atmosphere of the place, can almost smell the air, touch the sand, feel the flames, hear the sound of the engines. Absolutely superb.
brutal, truthful but realistic
Actually it's a documentary action movie. And a stressful one though you can wait for a happy end just like in "Flight of the Phoenix" (2004). Good make-up, good playing showing a war-time situation. Baluev did an outstanding job. Sound could be better, sometimes you even can't clearly hear the whispers of the heroes. The story takes place in a part of Afghanistan under Taliban control. Some moments of murder remind us that war is taking place there. This movie teaches that if you have an aim you must go to the end, otherwise you lose. And if you are a little group in surrounding of a majority, you should keep together. It's a very brutal movie, very truthful and realistic.
Russian film
the title could be the entire review content. because "Kandagar" is brilliant example of precise realism, impressive atmosphere, importance to each detail, admirable way to build the tension, smart made of dialogues and the science to use the viewer as part of a story. it is a story of survive. like many others. but unique. not only for the status of real case but for the high art to translate it on the screen with wisdom. and this impose it as one of the extraordinary stories. because, against many American films about similar theme, this movie reflects a coherent and admirable story. in cold colors. with impeccable art.
chronicle of an incident
root - a real fact. a Russian plain is arrested on Kandahar airport. aircraft craw is prisoner of Talibans. the plant - desire of survive, conflicts with Afgans, fear, hope, memories, barefooted football match. fruit - force of each as part of a powerful team. it can be, at first sigh, a propaganda film. or an action film. in fact, it is only lesson about values. sure, Manicheic nuances no missing. but it is not a fight against good vs. bad guys. it is only slice from a war of others. and honest images about reactions of few prisoners. it is a film like a piece of plasticine. each viewer gives its verdict. because, each interpretation is correct. important - it remains a good film, regardless the public image about its subject.
Decent, Pretty good but very predictable
It is a very decent movie/documentary. Void of unnecessary drama. Interesting tale, and one can relate to the story. There's a feel good tinge to it. There isn't the usual unnecessary gore associated with films of this genre. The visual effects were quite good too, sound could do with some help. Predictable ending but its one of those flicks you keep on watching though you know how it ends. Its nice to see the portrayal of the antagonists in a more subtle yet compelling light.I watched it in Russian which I do not understand, but was still worth my time. Enjoyed it, but will not watch it more than twice. I recommend it.