Special Forces (2011) by Stephane Rybojad (REVIEW)
Elsa is a French journalist who has been kidnapped in Pakistan by the Taliban. France sends its Special Forces to a rescue mission. There they need to confront the enemy, which is far superior to them.
Although at first it seems that the movie will be the kind of good guys vs. bad guys and peacemakers vs. terrorists, it becomes clear that it is not so. Some would say that the film is a common propaganda for France and its armed forces, but Forces is far from it.
The military surroundings in the movie represent only a catalyst for the true story. A story of humanity, for good and evil, for sacrifice. For obstacles that need to be crossed in order to save one's human life, but also for the dangers that lurk on the road to the truth.
The movie should be watched by anyone interested in the War on Terror. Unlike most films on this subject, this time things are shown to us from another, non-American perspective. The main characters are vibrant and realistic, complemented by good acting. I can only find a measure in the one-dimensional characterization of the terrorists.
