A soldier hostage in Afganistan. An interrogation. The friendship between a boy and a young man changing everything. Result - a special film. Not only for the twist but for emotion and music and the fine use of old pieces of genre. A war film about the feelings of a death tool and the consequances of a not so perfect operation. The action scene is more than admirable in this context and the influences of western more than inspired. Story of a trap, it is one of short films who, more than artistic virtues, gives answer, the right answer, to challenges of the news about near reality. And that represents more than a precious virtue .

The action genre features fast-paced, thrilling, and intense sequences of physical feats, combat, and excitement. The characters of these stories are involved in daring and often dangerous situations, requiring them to rely on their physical prowess, skills, and quick thinking to overcome challenges and adversaries.

The sci-fi genre, short for science fiction, features imaginative and futuristic concepts that are often rooted in scientific principles, technology, and possibilities. These stories delve into "what if" questions and can serve as a platform to address contemporary social, political, and ethical issues by projecting them onto future or alternate settings.

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The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

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After surviving an ambush, an American soldier is taken hostage by a ragtag group of Afghan insurgents. But as his captors interrogate him, they quickly discover the terrifying truth that he is not who he appears to be.

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