Rambo mounts a daring rescue mission in Afghanistan to save his friend Colonel Trautman from the clutches of the powerful Soviet forces. With the help of the Afghan rebels, Rambo fights against all odds to free Trautman and bring him back home. Along the way, he faces dangerous battles and confrontations with the enemy, showcasing his skills and determination. This action-packed movie is dedicated to the brave people of Afghanistan and tells the story of a man determined to fight for freedom and justice.
In the 1980s, Congressman Charlie Wilson is more interested in partying than his legislative duties. When he learns about the Soviet war in Afghanistan, he decides to help the Afghan Mujahideen. With the help of a romantic interest and a maverick CIA operative, Charlie doubles the CIA budget to support the rebels. Through political bargaining and careful planning, they supply the guerrillas with weapons and turn the Soviet occupation into a deadly quagmire. This covert operation becomes a major part of U.S. foreign policy, known as the Reagan Doctrine.
During the Soviet-Afghanistan war, a Russian tank crew becomes lost in the Afghan desert and must face the brutal realities of guerilla warfare.
A group of university students go on an urban exploration tour in Berlin and end up trapped in an underground bunker. They soon discover that they are not alone and must fight to survive against a cannibalistic killer. With limited supplies and broken legs, they must find a way to escape before it's too late.
9th Company tells the story of a group of Soviet soldiers stationed in Afghanistan in the 1980s. They face intense combat, struggle with the harsh terrain and climate, and experience the horrors of war. As the men fight to survive, they also encounter moments of camaraderie and valor.
Bitter Lake (2015) is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the intricate web of politics, manipulation, and control surrounding the conflicts in Afghanistan. With a focus on the Helmand Province, the film examines the oversimplification of the Afghan Civil War and its connection to September 11, 2001. Through a lens of fear and conflict-of-interest, it reveals the devastating consequences of the opium trade, the feedback loop of violence, and the role of the US in perpetuating the carnage. Bitter Lake exposes the influence of Gulf War politics, the arms industry, and financialization, shedding light on the impact of neoliberalism and the oil crisis. It uncovers the subterfuge, propaganda, and manipulation by Islamic fundamentalist groups and exposes the political myths perpetuated by the Big Lie. The film also explores the complex dynamics of assassination, the rise of Al-Qaeda and ISIS, and the role of crony capitalism. Through a lens of religious movements, it examines the theological doctrine, religious intolerance, and fundamentalism in ultraconservative Islamic countries like Saudi Arabia. Bitter Lake presents a compelling and eye-opening critique of the intertwined forces that have shaped Afghanistan and the global consequences of these events.
A Pakistani journalist, desperate for a visa to the United States, creates a fake video of a terrorist leader. Chaos ensues when the video goes viral and the journalist becomes a wanted man.
Breaking the Silence: Truth and Lies in the War on Terror is a documentary movie that delves into the truth behind the actions taken by the United States in the name of the War on Terror. It examines topics such as torture, Guantanamo Bay, propaganda, civilian casualties, and the presence of weapons of mass destruction. Through interviews and evidence, the documentary uncovers the lies and deception that have shaped the narrative of the War on Terror.
A playboy congressman, an outcast CIA operative, and a socialite steer over $300 million of the United States Government’s money — in an era when Reagan couldn’t raise $19 million for the Contras — to fund a covert war intended to turn Afghanistan into “Russia’s Vietnam.” Is this a joke? Is this some improbable work of fiction? Who are these wildly eccentric figures? How did they pull it off? In this special presentation from THE HISTORY CHANNEL® discover the intricate details of this incredible, fascinating and completely true series of events. Learn how Texas Congressman Charlie Wilson allied with CIA agent Gust Avrakotos and Houston philanthropist Joanne Herring to secretly bankroll the Afghan Mujahideen’s resistance to the Soviet Union. Retrace the behind-the-scenes machinations that led to the CIA’s largest and most successful campaign ever. And understand the wide-ranging and long-lasting implications of this little-known episode.
Afghan Breakdown follows the story of a young draftee who finds himself in the midst of the brutal Soviet-Afghanistan War. With the backdrop of the beautiful mountains and the harsh realities of war, he navigates through love triangles, guerilla warfare, and personal sacrifices.
The film's protagonist Valera - cheerful guy from Moscow, who at age 19 learned a whole hell of war in Afghanistan, where he lost a leg. Returning from the war, he had no idea what a nightmare for him is just beginning.
In the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan, a widowed father expects his only son to follow in his footsteps. Darra Adam Khel is home to the ethnic Pashtuns. The local industry is the handcrafting of firearms. It has been this way since long before the war on terror. Eleven-year-old Niaz Afridi works with his father learning how to make and test weapons just as Sher Alam learnt from his father before him. But Niaz doesn’t want to follow in his father’s footsteps. He wants to go to school.
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