Best Movies About Taliban

From Majid Majidi, starring Hossein Abedini, Zahra Bahrami, Mohammad Amir Naji, Hossein Mahjoub
Rated PG

Baran is a 2001 Iranian film directed by Majid Majidi and starring Hossein Abedini and Zahra Bahrami. The film follows a young Iranian teenager named Lateef who works in a construction site. Lateef falls in love with a young Afghan refugee girl named Baran and meets her secretly in a deserted area. However, their relationship is strained due to the social and cultural differences between them. Lateef must also face the challenges of being treated as an outsider at the construction site where he works. Ultimately, Lateef and Baran find a way to overcome their differences and build a strong bond that transcends their cultures. Baran is an emotional and powerful exploration of human relationships, social prejudices, and the search for acceptance.

From Marc Forster, starring Khalid Abdalla, Ahmad Khan Mahmoodzada, Atossa Leoni, Shaun Toub
Rated PG-13

The Kite Runner is a 2007 drama film directed by Marc Forster and based on Khaled Hosseini's 2003 novel of the same name. Set in Afghanistan, the film follows two childhood friends, Amir and Hassan, who are torn apart by social class and ethnic tensions in the aftermath of the Soviet invasion. After escaping to the United States, Amir returns to his homeland to make amends with his past and help Hassan's son. Along the way, he deals with cultural differences, family secrets, and the conflicting emotions of guilt and redemption.

From Peter Berg, starring Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster
Rated R

Lone Survivor is a 2013 American war film based on the 2007 nonfiction book of the same name by Marcus Luttrell. Directed by Peter Berg, the film stars Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster, and Eric Bana. The film follows a four-man Navy SEALs team—Luttrell (Wahlberg), Michael Murphy (Kitsch), Danny Dietz (Hirsch), and Matt Axelson (Foster)—on a mission to capture or kill a Taliban leader in the mountains of Afghanistan. After being spotted by local goat herders, the SEALs are ambushed by Taliban forces, leading to a violent battle that lasts for days. With injuries mounting and the situation rapidly deteriorating, the team is forced to make a fateful decision in order to survive. The film was met with critical acclaim, with praise for its direction, effects, and performances. It grossed over $154 million worldwide at the box office and was nominated for two Academy Awards, for Best Sound Editing and Best Motion Picture of the Year.

From Janus Metz, starring
Rated Not Rated

Armadillo is a 2010 Danish documentary film directed by Janus Metz and co-directed by Lars Skree. The film follows a platoon of Danish soldiers stationed in Afghanistan, as they participate in a six-month tour of duty in the dangerous southern region of Helmand Province. The film focuses on the psychological effects of war, as well as questions of morality, and follows the platoon's journey from their arrival in the war zone to their eventual homecoming. The film follows two young Danish soldiers, Andersen and Madsen, as they cope with the daily grind of war. The film explores the close friendship between the two soldiers, as well as their relationships with their commanding officers, fellow soldiers, and the Afghani people. The film also examines the moral implications of their actions, as the soldiers are forced to make difficult decisions and come to terms with the consequences of their actions. The film culminates in a harrowing battle, as the soldiers are forced to defend their position against a Taliban force. In the end, the film offers a powerful and unflinching look at the realities of war, and the strength of human spirit in the face of adversity.

From Alex Gibney, starring Alex Gibney, Brian Keith Allen, Moazzam Begg, Christopher Beiring
Rated R

Taxi to the Dark Side is a 2007 documentary directed by Academy Award-winning director Alex Gibney, exploring the brutal interrogation techniques used by the American military and CIA on suspected terrorists. The documentary centers around the death of Dilawar, an Afghan taxi driver who was tortured to death in 2002 at a US prison in Bagram, Afghanistan. Through interviews with military, intelligence and legal personnel, Gibney investigates the culture of torture that had become pervasive in US-controlled facilities in the Middle East and traces its roots to the Bush administration's policies. The film ultimately makes the case that the US has crossed a moral line in its pursuit of security, and raises questions about the efficacy of using torture as an interrogation tool.

From Directors: Mat Whitecross, Michael Winterbottom, starring Riz Ahmed, Farhad Harun, Waqar Siddiqui, Arfan Usman
Rated R