Armadillo. Afghanistan. ISAF 7. Helmand. Troops In Action

Troops in action The feature-length documentary film “Armadillo“, by Janus Metz and cinematography by Lars Skree is selected for Semaine de la Critique, the distinguished side programme, which seldom includes documentary among its repertoire. ARMADILLO is an upfront account of growing cynicism and adrenaline addiction for young soldiers at war. Mads and Daniel are on their first mission in Helmand, Afghanistan. Their platoon is stationed in Camp Armadillo, right on the Helmand frontline, fighting tough battles against the Taliban. The soldiers are there to help the Afghan people, but as fighting gets tougher and operations increasingly hairy, Mads, Daniel and their friends become cynical, widening the gap between themselves and the Afghan civilisation. Mistrust and paranoia set in causing alienation and disillusion. Armadillo is a journey into the soldier’s mind and a unique film on the mythological story of man and war, staged in its contemporary version in Afghanistan. Having been awarded for Semaine de la Critique, Janus Metz is now also a contender for the prestigious Camera d’Or, Cannes Film Festival’s award for best debuting feature film. Premiere Cannes 2010. Prize list 49e Semaine de la Critique FEATURE FILM Grand Prix Semaine de la Critique ARMADILLO Janus Metz (Denmark) The feature-length documentary film “Armadillo“, by Janus Metz and cinematography by Lars Skree is selected for Semaine de la Critique, the distinguished side programme, which seldom includes documentary among its repertoire. Armadillo. Afghanistan. ISAF 7. Helmand