Hollywoodgate (2023) Movie Script
1
"Just days after the last American
soldier left Afghanistan"
"I arrive in Kabul"
"with only an Afghan translator
and my camera."
"I came to see in whose
hands this country was left."
"Relying on contacts from a decade
in journalism filming world leaders"
"I've negotiated an arrangement
with the Taliban."
"Forbidden to film anyone
other than them"
"and under constant surveillance"
"I've been granted access"
"to follow one high ranking commander
and one ground soldier"
"at Kabul Air Base"
"documenting the Taliban's transition"
"from an insurgent militia
into a military regime."
"In return, I must show the world"
"the image of the Taliban
that they want me to see."
"Between the gates of what they wanted"
"and what I came to do"
"may I show what I saw."
I don't like journalists.
They are always connected
to some country's intelligence.
Sir, are you letting him film?
What would he find interesting here?
Let him film for now.
Sir, this was the CIA base.
If they planted any bombs here
we would all be dead.
Look.
So many strange things!
- Is this a mine detector?
- No, these are walkie-talkie batteries.
We must properly inspect these.
So much medicine.
Doctors must come collect these
before they expire.
Yes, Sir.
The Americans left us
an enormous treasure.
These monsters
spent their last days here
trying to destroy everything.
This is also broken.
- Clean all of this up.
- Yes, Sir.
Why did they destroy all
of this before they left?
- Their secrets were in these computers.
- Their documents too.
- They didn't want them found?
- Yes.
So they destroyed everything
and left a mess.
Sir, was your father martyred?
Yes he was.
How did it happen?
He was killed in an American air strike.
- Was he a Talib?
- No, he was a civilian.
They bombed our village right
after I passed by our mosque.
I had a car, but a car is a bigger
target than motorcycle.
So I rode my motorcycle.
I passed by our mosque
where there were spies who reported
that I, the Mawlawi, passed by.
So, they dropped their bombs.
Around 18 civilians were martyred
Women, kids and elders.
Not a single Talib was hit.
- Esteemed Mawlawi, I am Idris.
- You are Idris? How are you?
- You got the position in Operations?
- Yes, Sir.
That's a very important position.
We will pay salaries soon
once the system is up running.
At the moment even
my own pockets are empty.
Nothing can be done without
the Minister of Defense.
- Should we do the morning rally?
- Yes.
Once I finish organizing the troops
I will come towards you
and present you to the troops.
Then you will walk
to the end of the rally.
Why is he filming?
He is making a documentary.
It is like a movie but
with real people.
Documenting our everyday lives
both civilian and military
for a year.
If his intentions are bad
he will die soon.
This is what he says
but let's see what he does.
Most of the aircrafts
were completely destroyed.
Sir, can he film the aircrafts?
Definitely not!
Regarding the aircrafts...
Tell him not to film them.
We can let him film the aircrafts
once they are fixed, hopefully.
Someone should water these trees.
Attention, Company!
I salute our new
Commander of the Air Force
of the great Islamic Emirate
of Afghanistan.
- Assalam-u-alaikum...
- Walaikum assalam!
- Peace be upon you!
- Long live!
- All is good?
- Long live...
Soldiers, at ease!
My dear Talibs
and students
you are the heroes
of our nation's history
because you have defeated
American and NATO forces.
God has granted us victory
because of your bravery
and because of our martyrs
and suicide bombers.
My young fighters, your task now
is to establish our regime.
Be prepared to instill
fear in our enemies
so they never return
to Afghanistan.
Praise God.
Praise God.
Praise God.
There is some leftover money
maybe it can be used
to fix the workshop.
Yesterday we initiated
the repair process.
What's the monthly cost
for 67 people?
Transport cost is
100 Afghani per month.
- 100 per person?
- Yes, Sir.
Just to keep things running.
- Can you multiply 67 by 100?
- Yes, Sir.
61?
It's 210,000.
It's 67,000.
67,000?
67,000.
Alright.
What shall we do?
Get 67,000 Afghani
and hand it over to them
for transport expenses.
For the monthly transportation of
67 people, 100 Afghani per day.
Assalam-u-alaikum
How are you?
All good, Sir.
- All is well?
- Thanks, all is well.
It hits the target very well.
Where is the setting
for burst-fire mode?
Is it easy to carry?
- The Kalashnikov was heavy.
- But these are very light.
- Is it American or?
- Yeah.
Made in the USA.
Here is our cave.
We used to hide and
spend our lives here.
Could you ever imagine
standing here in full gear?
- No.
- Unimaginable.
We used to come here secretly
with just one weapon
not even able to switch on a light
so the Jews wouldn't detect us.
It's true.
Hey Jews, you lost your war.
We used to have only
one blanket to cover all of us.
This was our kingdom.
Back then, we never understood
American technologies.
Now, after living inside
the CIA base
and seeing the resources they have
I swear, if the Taliban
would have the same
we will rule the whole world
and our flag will stand tall.
Assalam-u-alaikum
how are you?
Let him in!
How are you?
That little devil is filming.
- Is he with you?
- Yes.
- Where is he from?
- Egypt.
I hope he doesn't
bring us shame.
I hope he doesn't bring us
shame in front of China.
Your voice is disconnecting.
Wait a little bit.
I am coming, OK?
OK?
These five people
can't join our Air Force.
They were all special forces
for the last government.
If these guys were with us
and something bad happened
these infiltrators would
get us all killed.
Keep them out.
We spotted a band of resistance
fighters hiding in the mountains.
Today these insurgents
advanced towards us.
They are getting close to Orsaj.
Plan an operation to neutralize them.
- We shall make a plan, Sir.
- Good.
I have identified a very
strategic position.
When the insurgents pass through it
we can engage them from above.
Our special forces can hide there
and be ready to ambush.
We will spread the word about
a fake gathering of the insurgents
arrest whoever shows up and
make them disappear before daylight.
Then the house by house
search operation can begin.
- We can collect intel on the infiltrators.
- Oh, yes.
Alright.
- A 20-day operation.
- We will make it work.
Let's focus on anyone
who may have infiltrated us.
- And let me know.
- Yes, Sir.
- Yeah.
- It's hunting time.
The cameraman stays here.
Tell the Commander that
we captured some of our targets.
We were there until midnight.
We spent the night interrogating them.
The suspects denied
having a weapons stash
but we found it
They were planning an attack.
Stay blessed!
It could've gone better.
How?
- Just relax.
- Did you eat my cucumber?
- No.
- You can have mine.
Take mine.
- I think you raided my cucumber.
- I didn't raid your cucumber.
You guys raid quickly.
You go all in on every raid
until the mission is accomplished.
The targeted insurgent was eliminated.
- In Panjshir?
- No, in Andarab.
His comrade was
eliminated yesterday too.
Well done.
His body is rotting out there.
- What?
- Can you hear me Mansour?
- Do you hear me?
- No.
It's switched off.
We went to your place...
and took...
everyone...
I take a weapon and kill you all.
- Assalam-u-alaikum, how are you?
- Keep going.
The burning desire in my heart
is to see American troops still here
so that I could set an ambush
right here with my machine gun
and have it loaded with 500 bullets.
I keep shooting, shooting, shooting
until my heart is satisfied.
And then at the end
I become a martyr.
I would act like
I'm an unarmed civilian
and directly surrender myself.
When I surrender, you attack.
And directly unarm him.
You hide there.
- Action!
- Stop!
Go!
Hold!
Take him.
- We enter here?
- Yes, Sir.
These American doors
are automatic, no?
We hold them open with a stick
to never get locked out.
The Americans built this place
with no plans to leave.
So they planned to stay forever.
Yes, forever.
Shall we begin our inspection?
Yes, Sir, we have the area cleared.
We should plant some trees here.
We go this way.
This whole area was for surveillance.
But they destroyed its control center.
They had such
advanced radars, no?
Could our engineers reconnect them?
Yes, they could work again.
The container of
weapons is over there.
Don't show it to the filmmaker.
Don't speed it up.
I can run at 11-speed.
It's too slow now.
- Is it a fully equipped gym?
- Yes, it is.
They even left sports
vitamins in their rooms.
This was fun.
Send one of these to my home.
I need something that
makes my belly smaller.
What's over there?
Can we be watched
from the other side?
No, it's just a mirror.
So you can see
yourself bulking up.
Oh, boy!
How many kilos?
Get off me!
I can handle it.
You lifted 60 kilos.
- 6 kilos?
- 60 kilos.
We must use this gym
to train our soldiers.
- Yes, for training camp...
- Take care of it.
The gym has high quality equipment.
- We fixed the electricity.
- Yes, I saw it.
- He tried some machines.
- I ran a bit.
- We showed him around.
- It's impressive.
The Commander
has a doctor at home.
He is a lucky man.
I married a doctor.
She is very talented
but I gave her a condition
"I will only marry you
if you stop practicing medicine."
So she stopped once
we got engaged.
I didn't allow it anymore.
Please pick it up.
We should plant
some flowers here.
Are you letting him
film the aircrafts?
Now he can.
Sir, these panels seem
OK from the outside
but inside the cables are cut.
The panel doesn't matter
The inside is what's critical.
They cut up to 15 spots
in every aircraft.
At the US base
I saw many spare parts like these.
Send a mechanic to check these.
- What about the fuel?
- Pardon?
Can fuel expire?
It depends on if it is stored
inside or outside.
There are millions of
liters of fuel stored
at the American base.
Sir, the pilots are there
by your office.
They have been deserters since
the Americans left 4 months ago.
We need these pilots urgently.
Yes, Sir
We need them.
- Should I let the pilots in, Sir?
- Let them in.
The deserters can go inside.
Where have you been?
Were you waiting for
your resistance leader?
As long as I am here
it will never happen.
Are you a chief pilot?
You are a pilot?
Which aircraft?
- Black Hawk.
- Black Hawk.
- Where are you from?
- From Kunar.
- Which district?
- Nari.
Are you connected with ISIS?
I ran away from them myself.
Do you vouch for
all of these pilots?
Sir, 4 of these guys were
my students at the Academy.
- Are they trustworthy?
- Well...
Will they steal our aircrafts
- Well...
- and bring them to Tajikistan?
Can you vouch for them?
So, you can't vouch
for your own students?
Look at my guys
I trust them with my life.
May God never make us
pick sides again.
I need your guarantee.
The fact that we are standing here
is our guarantee.
We guarantee it.
God willing this insurgency will end
but if it continues...
you might...
no... that will never happen.
- Have it stamped by the office.
- Thank you, Sir.
But under one condition, you must
fix and fly the Black Hawks, OK?
God willing, we will do it.
- Can this aircraft be repaired?
- Like it's brand new.
Thanks.
Well done.
You will get a special commendation
if you fix it.
- What is this?
- This is the list of salaries.
Do we have someone
named Fereshta here?
Yes, and this is her father's name.
- All girls still receive salaries.
- Really?
I swear.
Let's marry her to one of my Talibs.
We will stamp this one later.
- But we will marry her according to Sharia.
- These girls don't obey Sharia.
Then don't let them come to work
Show them our decree.
- This should be strictly monitored.
- The face covering?
Yes, they can only come
to work if they cover their face.
I shared the decree
with every office, Sir.
- This must be enforced at the gate.
- Yes, Sir.
This one is for
our civilian employees.
OK.
Here you go.
Stop planting and gather around.
Our dear Commander would
like to share a few words.
Come closer.
Make space for the doctor.
Make space for the general.
- Dear comrades.
- Come closer.
Those who seek only profit
are the ones who for years
brought conflict to our country
making money from
the suffering of our people.
Don't be deceived by propaganda.
But those Westerners who today
call for women's rights
once sold women as slaves.
They even used to kick their
woman out of the house
and forced her to sleep
in stables like animals
when she was having
her monthly sickness.
"Former President Karzai complained
about the Taliban's new rule"
"forcing female TV presenters
to cover their faces."
Look at that pimp.
He says
"Don't follow the Taliban's decree."
He criticized us.
He criticized us
saying this was local culture
not a religious rule.
I hope our new law is not
contradicting the Sharia law.
"Ever since the Taliban
returned to power last year"
"they are continuously implementing
restrictions on women's daily lives..."
Once, a Muslim had a rare discussion
with an infidel about face coverings.
The Muslim was a smart guy.
The infidel said to him, "You force
women to fully cover themselves."
"Why don't you let her choose?"
Let her dress the way she wants.
The Muslim knew he had to convince
the infidel with an example.
He took two chocolates.
He unwrapped one chocolate
and threw it on the ground
and then asked the infidel to eat it.
But the infidel said
"You think I'm stupid?"
"Why? Because it is dirty!"
So the Muslim said, "Our women
are like these chocolates."
"An uncovered woman is
like an unwrapped chocolate."
When a chocolate touches the ground
it gets dirty and inedible.
Do you agree?
I have to go now
it's already 11 o'clock.
- Have lunch with us.
- No, you enjoy.
I have to leave.
Those four planes are AN-32s.
And the others are AN-26s.
Two of their engines
are below the wings.
- On that side...
- That is the AN-32?
- The last one.
- Yes.
And those numbers?
No, this is the tail number.
These are L-39s.
It is a tactical fighter jet.
We use it mainly for training.
Our engineers are fixing it.
This is an A-29 Super Tucano.
These aircrafts are
for dropping bombs.
They are lethal aircrafts.
- Do we have pilots for them?
- For those?
- It requires two pilots?
- Yes.
After this 6-month course
you qualify to become
a piloting cadet.
- It's a good opportunity.
- Assalam-u-alaikum, how are you?
I'm fine, all is good?
Can you tell me about
the piloting course?
Is it the same one
Khalis mentioned?
He told me about
this piloting course.
What is the procedure?
How can I apply?
"Get a recommendation letter
from your office"
"and have it stamped
by your Commander."
OK, alright.
Do you want to
pilot fighter jets?
Those aircrafts are
only for fighting
they don't carry passengers.
- They are for the military.
- But they are not right for me.
I would like to learn
to fly a Black Hawk
because it can carry passengers
and fire rockets too.
This is the right one for me
especially for flying our leadership.
No, this one.
- The last one?
- Yes, that one.
Alright.
Oh, Allah!
The cameraman rushed
to film the face covering.
He always does that!
Son of a donkey!
Face covering
That's how Kabul should be.
Not for me.
I don't like it this way!
"I seek refuge with Allah
from Satan the accursed."
"Have you not seen
those who claim they believe"
"in what has been revealed to you
and what was revealed before you?"
"Peace be upon the Messengers"
"and praise be to Allah, Lord of all worlds."
- Welcome to the Air Force Academy.
- Thank you.
I almost died of shock.
Our future pilot.
If your aircraft is carrying a bomb
you activate it by turning
on the green light.
Once the bomb is deployed
the light will switch off
indicating a successful launch.
Are we checking the medicines?
Once the delegation arrives.
- All is fine?
- Yes, Sir.
Have you been testing
the aircrafts?
Only on the ground.
- When is the test flight?
- We will perform it tomorrow, Sir.
The engine is ready.
Keep me informed.
What is this?
It's medicine for your hands.
- For hands?
- Yes.
- We were here 10 months ago...
- Yet the light isn't fixed.
Has the health delegation arrived?
- Have they entered the base?
- No.
All of this is medicine.
This medical supply is sufficient
to stock our primary hospital.
Here, Sir.
We have to check
all expiration dates.
It doesn't have the word "expire"?
It should have the word "date"?
- Expiration date.
- Maybe here?
It's expired.
All of these are expired, Sir.
We have several boxes of medicine.
I told the medical team about this
when we got here.
I asked them to check
the medicine before they expired.
It's almost a year since
we first came here.
I came here myself
and told them!
Our Head Doctor is lazy.
Stop filming now, all of you.
Everyone.
I said stop.
A car is coming towards us.
You idiot!
Wait until the car is gone!
I waited, Sir.
My little brother
you have been martyred
and you have
a place in paradise.
I will avenge you, dear Abed.
All of my military victories
are dedicated to you.
How is everyone?
- So it is totally fixed now.
- Yes, it is.
Great.
Look at this one, Sir.
- Are you fixing the B-35 Bombers?
- Yes.
Good.
- They will be our main aircrafts.
- We are focused on them, Sir.
Hello.
We replaced all of the damaged parts
from this helicopter.
Everything alright?
We have fixed every
single part of it.
- Everything has been replaced?
- Yes.
Fully serviced with all necessary
parts replaced.
Hopefully we shall initiate
a military OP in Tajikistan
once the leadership permits.
Conquering is my duty.
My own soldiers are enough
to complete the mission.
Tajikistan has nothing.
Death is new to them
They'll run once you strike.
My soldiers are ready to capture
their Badakhshan province in seconds.
They are longing
for such a command.
Their alliance with
Russia is the problem.
But they are stuck now
in the Ukraine war.
They have become cursed.
I gathered you today
esteemed pilots, to prepare you.
Tomorrow, August 31st
we celebrate
the one year anniversary
of our liberation.
As the last invading soldier
left Afghanistan
we regained our freedom
and independence.
I will reveal a secret now
but only to you, pilots.
No one should know about
the location of our celebration.
Revealing such a secret
is a betrayal of our trust.
The secret location of our
event is Bagram Airfield.
That's why I gathered you
Any questions?
"Oh God, bless us
for what you love and accept."
I'm busy at the airfield.
- Happy Independence Day.
- To you too.
Sir, the Prime Minister
will arrive now.
Will he be transferred by a helicopter?
Each minister can be
accompanied by one guard.
We will fly ministers by helicopters
and assistants with AN-32s.
Yes, Sir.
Assalam-u-alaikum
our spokesman, how are you, Sir?
- How are you?
- How are you and your soldiers?
Hello.
- Watch out for your turban.
- I'm holding it.
Only those with an accreditation
card can board the aircraft.
Transport is ready for
everyone who is invited.
Hello.
How are you?
There is so much space left.
Get anyone without
an invitation off.
Go kick them out
of the aircraft!
If the secret service
isn't working today
when will you be necessary?
I'm ordering you, no one
gets on board without a card.
Don't let them on.
Only those with an accreditation
card like this one.
Follow the orders, go!
There is a problem
on the aircraft, Sir.
Hey, boy! Get back!
Get back!
Were you invited?
Get up!
Get off
Move! Move!
Go!
Get out! Go!
Get out! Go!
Hey, you!
You are a Talib!
You are a Talib!
You are here for security
not to sneak on planes.
Take their names and dismiss them
they are not supposed to be here.
They are all spies.
Get out!
Leave!
Go!
These idiots!
Yes, Sir, they have
disrupted the order.
What are you doing here?
Bring all those
who are not invited.
Give me this weapon!
Give it to me!
Move! Move!
Fast!
Move!
Move!
Close the gate.
Arrest that guy who threw the pipe.
Arrest him.
Why are you raising your
weapon against another Talib?
You are pouring salt
on our wounds.
We've all made
sacrifices for this day!
Shut up!
Shut up you donkey Talib!
One Talib should never raise
his weapon against another.
Sir, all we ask is that you
speak to us with respect.
We are all Taliban!
Turn off the camera!
Many Talibs tried
to get into the aircrafts.
- You should have beaten them.
- I did beat them, I swear.
My hand got sprained
from hitting them.
- Assalam-u-alaikum.
- Sir, how are you?
Hello, Sir, I am Nikoli, the Chief of
Protocol at the Russian Embassy.
- Stay blessed, you are welcome here.
- Thank you, stay healthy.
Assalam-u-alaikum
I am from the foreign ministry.
Is everyone good?
- Please board this aircraft.
- Yes, this one.
I am from the Embassy of Pakistan.
You are very welcome here.
- I'm the Deputy Ambassador of Iran.
- Stay blessed.
Guys, sit over there.
Rifles are not allowed.
Wait by the parking lot.
- Can I keep my handgun?
- Yes, Sir.
Give me my gun.
In the honor of the Prime Minister
of The Islamic State of Afghanistan
stand at attention and salute!
Our respected Prime Minister
Mullah Akhund, peace be upon you!
I, General Yaqoob Mohammad Omar
Minister of Defense, present myself to you.
Praise God!
Praise God!
Praise God!
Dear guests
the suicide bombing battalion
is passing in front of the stage.
The aircrafts should
move towards us
to fly over the vehicles.
"Yes, Sir."
"The planes are
on the way, Sir."
OK.
OK.
The aircrafts of the Islamic
Emirate of Afghanistan
are flying in front of the stage.
Slow down.
Your actions will cause
problems for you.
You claim to protect your territory
yet you harbor our enemies.
Listen!
You...
You have gone too far.
So from now on, we will support
your enemies, like you support ours.
We will harbor them and
help them fight against you.
We caught some of those you
harbored and they confessed
and we ended their
existence on earth.
We... we...
Listen!
We have not harmed you yet
but beware...
"What I tried to show"
"is what I saw."
"Because I held this camera"
"I was kept away from
the daily suffering of the Afghans"
"Yet I feel it everywhere I go."
"Inside all the gates I went through"
"one thing I cannot move past"
"is the obscene power
of those who worship war"
"and the pain
that it causes"
"for generations."
"Professional Captioning House"
"Just days after the last American
soldier left Afghanistan"
"I arrive in Kabul"
"with only an Afghan translator
and my camera."
"I came to see in whose
hands this country was left."
"Relying on contacts from a decade
in journalism filming world leaders"
"I've negotiated an arrangement
with the Taliban."
"Forbidden to film anyone
other than them"
"and under constant surveillance"
"I've been granted access"
"to follow one high ranking commander
and one ground soldier"
"at Kabul Air Base"
"documenting the Taliban's transition"
"from an insurgent militia
into a military regime."
"In return, I must show the world"
"the image of the Taliban
that they want me to see."
"Between the gates of what they wanted"
"and what I came to do"
"may I show what I saw."
I don't like journalists.
They are always connected
to some country's intelligence.
Sir, are you letting him film?
What would he find interesting here?
Let him film for now.
Sir, this was the CIA base.
If they planted any bombs here
we would all be dead.
Look.
So many strange things!
- Is this a mine detector?
- No, these are walkie-talkie batteries.
We must properly inspect these.
So much medicine.
Doctors must come collect these
before they expire.
Yes, Sir.
The Americans left us
an enormous treasure.
These monsters
spent their last days here
trying to destroy everything.
This is also broken.
- Clean all of this up.
- Yes, Sir.
Why did they destroy all
of this before they left?
- Their secrets were in these computers.
- Their documents too.
- They didn't want them found?
- Yes.
So they destroyed everything
and left a mess.
Sir, was your father martyred?
Yes he was.
How did it happen?
He was killed in an American air strike.
- Was he a Talib?
- No, he was a civilian.
They bombed our village right
after I passed by our mosque.
I had a car, but a car is a bigger
target than motorcycle.
So I rode my motorcycle.
I passed by our mosque
where there were spies who reported
that I, the Mawlawi, passed by.
So, they dropped their bombs.
Around 18 civilians were martyred
Women, kids and elders.
Not a single Talib was hit.
- Esteemed Mawlawi, I am Idris.
- You are Idris? How are you?
- You got the position in Operations?
- Yes, Sir.
That's a very important position.
We will pay salaries soon
once the system is up running.
At the moment even
my own pockets are empty.
Nothing can be done without
the Minister of Defense.
- Should we do the morning rally?
- Yes.
Once I finish organizing the troops
I will come towards you
and present you to the troops.
Then you will walk
to the end of the rally.
Why is he filming?
He is making a documentary.
It is like a movie but
with real people.
Documenting our everyday lives
both civilian and military
for a year.
If his intentions are bad
he will die soon.
This is what he says
but let's see what he does.
Most of the aircrafts
were completely destroyed.
Sir, can he film the aircrafts?
Definitely not!
Regarding the aircrafts...
Tell him not to film them.
We can let him film the aircrafts
once they are fixed, hopefully.
Someone should water these trees.
Attention, Company!
I salute our new
Commander of the Air Force
of the great Islamic Emirate
of Afghanistan.
- Assalam-u-alaikum...
- Walaikum assalam!
- Peace be upon you!
- Long live!
- All is good?
- Long live...
Soldiers, at ease!
My dear Talibs
and students
you are the heroes
of our nation's history
because you have defeated
American and NATO forces.
God has granted us victory
because of your bravery
and because of our martyrs
and suicide bombers.
My young fighters, your task now
is to establish our regime.
Be prepared to instill
fear in our enemies
so they never return
to Afghanistan.
Praise God.
Praise God.
Praise God.
There is some leftover money
maybe it can be used
to fix the workshop.
Yesterday we initiated
the repair process.
What's the monthly cost
for 67 people?
Transport cost is
100 Afghani per month.
- 100 per person?
- Yes, Sir.
Just to keep things running.
- Can you multiply 67 by 100?
- Yes, Sir.
61?
It's 210,000.
It's 67,000.
67,000?
67,000.
Alright.
What shall we do?
Get 67,000 Afghani
and hand it over to them
for transport expenses.
For the monthly transportation of
67 people, 100 Afghani per day.
Assalam-u-alaikum
How are you?
All good, Sir.
- All is well?
- Thanks, all is well.
It hits the target very well.
Where is the setting
for burst-fire mode?
Is it easy to carry?
- The Kalashnikov was heavy.
- But these are very light.
- Is it American or?
- Yeah.
Made in the USA.
Here is our cave.
We used to hide and
spend our lives here.
Could you ever imagine
standing here in full gear?
- No.
- Unimaginable.
We used to come here secretly
with just one weapon
not even able to switch on a light
so the Jews wouldn't detect us.
It's true.
Hey Jews, you lost your war.
We used to have only
one blanket to cover all of us.
This was our kingdom.
Back then, we never understood
American technologies.
Now, after living inside
the CIA base
and seeing the resources they have
I swear, if the Taliban
would have the same
we will rule the whole world
and our flag will stand tall.
Assalam-u-alaikum
how are you?
Let him in!
How are you?
That little devil is filming.
- Is he with you?
- Yes.
- Where is he from?
- Egypt.
I hope he doesn't
bring us shame.
I hope he doesn't bring us
shame in front of China.
Your voice is disconnecting.
Wait a little bit.
I am coming, OK?
OK?
These five people
can't join our Air Force.
They were all special forces
for the last government.
If these guys were with us
and something bad happened
these infiltrators would
get us all killed.
Keep them out.
We spotted a band of resistance
fighters hiding in the mountains.
Today these insurgents
advanced towards us.
They are getting close to Orsaj.
Plan an operation to neutralize them.
- We shall make a plan, Sir.
- Good.
I have identified a very
strategic position.
When the insurgents pass through it
we can engage them from above.
Our special forces can hide there
and be ready to ambush.
We will spread the word about
a fake gathering of the insurgents
arrest whoever shows up and
make them disappear before daylight.
Then the house by house
search operation can begin.
- We can collect intel on the infiltrators.
- Oh, yes.
Alright.
- A 20-day operation.
- We will make it work.
Let's focus on anyone
who may have infiltrated us.
- And let me know.
- Yes, Sir.
- Yeah.
- It's hunting time.
The cameraman stays here.
Tell the Commander that
we captured some of our targets.
We were there until midnight.
We spent the night interrogating them.
The suspects denied
having a weapons stash
but we found it
They were planning an attack.
Stay blessed!
It could've gone better.
How?
- Just relax.
- Did you eat my cucumber?
- No.
- You can have mine.
Take mine.
- I think you raided my cucumber.
- I didn't raid your cucumber.
You guys raid quickly.
You go all in on every raid
until the mission is accomplished.
The targeted insurgent was eliminated.
- In Panjshir?
- No, in Andarab.
His comrade was
eliminated yesterday too.
Well done.
His body is rotting out there.
- What?
- Can you hear me Mansour?
- Do you hear me?
- No.
It's switched off.
We went to your place...
and took...
everyone...
I take a weapon and kill you all.
- Assalam-u-alaikum, how are you?
- Keep going.
The burning desire in my heart
is to see American troops still here
so that I could set an ambush
right here with my machine gun
and have it loaded with 500 bullets.
I keep shooting, shooting, shooting
until my heart is satisfied.
And then at the end
I become a martyr.
I would act like
I'm an unarmed civilian
and directly surrender myself.
When I surrender, you attack.
And directly unarm him.
You hide there.
- Action!
- Stop!
Go!
Hold!
Take him.
- We enter here?
- Yes, Sir.
These American doors
are automatic, no?
We hold them open with a stick
to never get locked out.
The Americans built this place
with no plans to leave.
So they planned to stay forever.
Yes, forever.
Shall we begin our inspection?
Yes, Sir, we have the area cleared.
We should plant some trees here.
We go this way.
This whole area was for surveillance.
But they destroyed its control center.
They had such
advanced radars, no?
Could our engineers reconnect them?
Yes, they could work again.
The container of
weapons is over there.
Don't show it to the filmmaker.
Don't speed it up.
I can run at 11-speed.
It's too slow now.
- Is it a fully equipped gym?
- Yes, it is.
They even left sports
vitamins in their rooms.
This was fun.
Send one of these to my home.
I need something that
makes my belly smaller.
What's over there?
Can we be watched
from the other side?
No, it's just a mirror.
So you can see
yourself bulking up.
Oh, boy!
How many kilos?
Get off me!
I can handle it.
You lifted 60 kilos.
- 6 kilos?
- 60 kilos.
We must use this gym
to train our soldiers.
- Yes, for training camp...
- Take care of it.
The gym has high quality equipment.
- We fixed the electricity.
- Yes, I saw it.
- He tried some machines.
- I ran a bit.
- We showed him around.
- It's impressive.
The Commander
has a doctor at home.
He is a lucky man.
I married a doctor.
She is very talented
but I gave her a condition
"I will only marry you
if you stop practicing medicine."
So she stopped once
we got engaged.
I didn't allow it anymore.
Please pick it up.
We should plant
some flowers here.
Are you letting him
film the aircrafts?
Now he can.
Sir, these panels seem
OK from the outside
but inside the cables are cut.
The panel doesn't matter
The inside is what's critical.
They cut up to 15 spots
in every aircraft.
At the US base
I saw many spare parts like these.
Send a mechanic to check these.
- What about the fuel?
- Pardon?
Can fuel expire?
It depends on if it is stored
inside or outside.
There are millions of
liters of fuel stored
at the American base.
Sir, the pilots are there
by your office.
They have been deserters since
the Americans left 4 months ago.
We need these pilots urgently.
Yes, Sir
We need them.
- Should I let the pilots in, Sir?
- Let them in.
The deserters can go inside.
Where have you been?
Were you waiting for
your resistance leader?
As long as I am here
it will never happen.
Are you a chief pilot?
You are a pilot?
Which aircraft?
- Black Hawk.
- Black Hawk.
- Where are you from?
- From Kunar.
- Which district?
- Nari.
Are you connected with ISIS?
I ran away from them myself.
Do you vouch for
all of these pilots?
Sir, 4 of these guys were
my students at the Academy.
- Are they trustworthy?
- Well...
Will they steal our aircrafts
- Well...
- and bring them to Tajikistan?
Can you vouch for them?
So, you can't vouch
for your own students?
Look at my guys
I trust them with my life.
May God never make us
pick sides again.
I need your guarantee.
The fact that we are standing here
is our guarantee.
We guarantee it.
God willing this insurgency will end
but if it continues...
you might...
no... that will never happen.
- Have it stamped by the office.
- Thank you, Sir.
But under one condition, you must
fix and fly the Black Hawks, OK?
God willing, we will do it.
- Can this aircraft be repaired?
- Like it's brand new.
Thanks.
Well done.
You will get a special commendation
if you fix it.
- What is this?
- This is the list of salaries.
Do we have someone
named Fereshta here?
Yes, and this is her father's name.
- All girls still receive salaries.
- Really?
I swear.
Let's marry her to one of my Talibs.
We will stamp this one later.
- But we will marry her according to Sharia.
- These girls don't obey Sharia.
Then don't let them come to work
Show them our decree.
- This should be strictly monitored.
- The face covering?
Yes, they can only come
to work if they cover their face.
I shared the decree
with every office, Sir.
- This must be enforced at the gate.
- Yes, Sir.
This one is for
our civilian employees.
OK.
Here you go.
Stop planting and gather around.
Our dear Commander would
like to share a few words.
Come closer.
Make space for the doctor.
Make space for the general.
- Dear comrades.
- Come closer.
Those who seek only profit
are the ones who for years
brought conflict to our country
making money from
the suffering of our people.
Don't be deceived by propaganda.
But those Westerners who today
call for women's rights
once sold women as slaves.
They even used to kick their
woman out of the house
and forced her to sleep
in stables like animals
when she was having
her monthly sickness.
"Former President Karzai complained
about the Taliban's new rule"
"forcing female TV presenters
to cover their faces."
Look at that pimp.
He says
"Don't follow the Taliban's decree."
He criticized us.
He criticized us
saying this was local culture
not a religious rule.
I hope our new law is not
contradicting the Sharia law.
"Ever since the Taliban
returned to power last year"
"they are continuously implementing
restrictions on women's daily lives..."
Once, a Muslim had a rare discussion
with an infidel about face coverings.
The Muslim was a smart guy.
The infidel said to him, "You force
women to fully cover themselves."
"Why don't you let her choose?"
Let her dress the way she wants.
The Muslim knew he had to convince
the infidel with an example.
He took two chocolates.
He unwrapped one chocolate
and threw it on the ground
and then asked the infidel to eat it.
But the infidel said
"You think I'm stupid?"
"Why? Because it is dirty!"
So the Muslim said, "Our women
are like these chocolates."
"An uncovered woman is
like an unwrapped chocolate."
When a chocolate touches the ground
it gets dirty and inedible.
Do you agree?
I have to go now
it's already 11 o'clock.
- Have lunch with us.
- No, you enjoy.
I have to leave.
Those four planes are AN-32s.
And the others are AN-26s.
Two of their engines
are below the wings.
- On that side...
- That is the AN-32?
- The last one.
- Yes.
And those numbers?
No, this is the tail number.
These are L-39s.
It is a tactical fighter jet.
We use it mainly for training.
Our engineers are fixing it.
This is an A-29 Super Tucano.
These aircrafts are
for dropping bombs.
They are lethal aircrafts.
- Do we have pilots for them?
- For those?
- It requires two pilots?
- Yes.
After this 6-month course
you qualify to become
a piloting cadet.
- It's a good opportunity.
- Assalam-u-alaikum, how are you?
I'm fine, all is good?
Can you tell me about
the piloting course?
Is it the same one
Khalis mentioned?
He told me about
this piloting course.
What is the procedure?
How can I apply?
"Get a recommendation letter
from your office"
"and have it stamped
by your Commander."
OK, alright.
Do you want to
pilot fighter jets?
Those aircrafts are
only for fighting
they don't carry passengers.
- They are for the military.
- But they are not right for me.
I would like to learn
to fly a Black Hawk
because it can carry passengers
and fire rockets too.
This is the right one for me
especially for flying our leadership.
No, this one.
- The last one?
- Yes, that one.
Alright.
Oh, Allah!
The cameraman rushed
to film the face covering.
He always does that!
Son of a donkey!
Face covering
That's how Kabul should be.
Not for me.
I don't like it this way!
"I seek refuge with Allah
from Satan the accursed."
"Have you not seen
those who claim they believe"
"in what has been revealed to you
and what was revealed before you?"
"Peace be upon the Messengers"
"and praise be to Allah, Lord of all worlds."
- Welcome to the Air Force Academy.
- Thank you.
I almost died of shock.
Our future pilot.
If your aircraft is carrying a bomb
you activate it by turning
on the green light.
Once the bomb is deployed
the light will switch off
indicating a successful launch.
Are we checking the medicines?
Once the delegation arrives.
- All is fine?
- Yes, Sir.
Have you been testing
the aircrafts?
Only on the ground.
- When is the test flight?
- We will perform it tomorrow, Sir.
The engine is ready.
Keep me informed.
What is this?
It's medicine for your hands.
- For hands?
- Yes.
- We were here 10 months ago...
- Yet the light isn't fixed.
Has the health delegation arrived?
- Have they entered the base?
- No.
All of this is medicine.
This medical supply is sufficient
to stock our primary hospital.
Here, Sir.
We have to check
all expiration dates.
It doesn't have the word "expire"?
It should have the word "date"?
- Expiration date.
- Maybe here?
It's expired.
All of these are expired, Sir.
We have several boxes of medicine.
I told the medical team about this
when we got here.
I asked them to check
the medicine before they expired.
It's almost a year since
we first came here.
I came here myself
and told them!
Our Head Doctor is lazy.
Stop filming now, all of you.
Everyone.
I said stop.
A car is coming towards us.
You idiot!
Wait until the car is gone!
I waited, Sir.
My little brother
you have been martyred
and you have
a place in paradise.
I will avenge you, dear Abed.
All of my military victories
are dedicated to you.
How is everyone?
- So it is totally fixed now.
- Yes, it is.
Great.
Look at this one, Sir.
- Are you fixing the B-35 Bombers?
- Yes.
Good.
- They will be our main aircrafts.
- We are focused on them, Sir.
Hello.
We replaced all of the damaged parts
from this helicopter.
Everything alright?
We have fixed every
single part of it.
- Everything has been replaced?
- Yes.
Fully serviced with all necessary
parts replaced.
Hopefully we shall initiate
a military OP in Tajikistan
once the leadership permits.
Conquering is my duty.
My own soldiers are enough
to complete the mission.
Tajikistan has nothing.
Death is new to them
They'll run once you strike.
My soldiers are ready to capture
their Badakhshan province in seconds.
They are longing
for such a command.
Their alliance with
Russia is the problem.
But they are stuck now
in the Ukraine war.
They have become cursed.
I gathered you today
esteemed pilots, to prepare you.
Tomorrow, August 31st
we celebrate
the one year anniversary
of our liberation.
As the last invading soldier
left Afghanistan
we regained our freedom
and independence.
I will reveal a secret now
but only to you, pilots.
No one should know about
the location of our celebration.
Revealing such a secret
is a betrayal of our trust.
The secret location of our
event is Bagram Airfield.
That's why I gathered you
Any questions?
"Oh God, bless us
for what you love and accept."
I'm busy at the airfield.
- Happy Independence Day.
- To you too.
Sir, the Prime Minister
will arrive now.
Will he be transferred by a helicopter?
Each minister can be
accompanied by one guard.
We will fly ministers by helicopters
and assistants with AN-32s.
Yes, Sir.
Assalam-u-alaikum
our spokesman, how are you, Sir?
- How are you?
- How are you and your soldiers?
Hello.
- Watch out for your turban.
- I'm holding it.
Only those with an accreditation
card can board the aircraft.
Transport is ready for
everyone who is invited.
Hello.
How are you?
There is so much space left.
Get anyone without
an invitation off.
Go kick them out
of the aircraft!
If the secret service
isn't working today
when will you be necessary?
I'm ordering you, no one
gets on board without a card.
Don't let them on.
Only those with an accreditation
card like this one.
Follow the orders, go!
There is a problem
on the aircraft, Sir.
Hey, boy! Get back!
Get back!
Were you invited?
Get up!
Get off
Move! Move!
Go!
Get out! Go!
Get out! Go!
Hey, you!
You are a Talib!
You are a Talib!
You are here for security
not to sneak on planes.
Take their names and dismiss them
they are not supposed to be here.
They are all spies.
Get out!
Leave!
Go!
These idiots!
Yes, Sir, they have
disrupted the order.
What are you doing here?
Bring all those
who are not invited.
Give me this weapon!
Give it to me!
Move! Move!
Fast!
Move!
Move!
Close the gate.
Arrest that guy who threw the pipe.
Arrest him.
Why are you raising your
weapon against another Talib?
You are pouring salt
on our wounds.
We've all made
sacrifices for this day!
Shut up!
Shut up you donkey Talib!
One Talib should never raise
his weapon against another.
Sir, all we ask is that you
speak to us with respect.
We are all Taliban!
Turn off the camera!
Many Talibs tried
to get into the aircrafts.
- You should have beaten them.
- I did beat them, I swear.
My hand got sprained
from hitting them.
- Assalam-u-alaikum.
- Sir, how are you?
Hello, Sir, I am Nikoli, the Chief of
Protocol at the Russian Embassy.
- Stay blessed, you are welcome here.
- Thank you, stay healthy.
Assalam-u-alaikum
I am from the foreign ministry.
Is everyone good?
- Please board this aircraft.
- Yes, this one.
I am from the Embassy of Pakistan.
You are very welcome here.
- I'm the Deputy Ambassador of Iran.
- Stay blessed.
Guys, sit over there.
Rifles are not allowed.
Wait by the parking lot.
- Can I keep my handgun?
- Yes, Sir.
Give me my gun.
In the honor of the Prime Minister
of The Islamic State of Afghanistan
stand at attention and salute!
Our respected Prime Minister
Mullah Akhund, peace be upon you!
I, General Yaqoob Mohammad Omar
Minister of Defense, present myself to you.
Praise God!
Praise God!
Praise God!
Dear guests
the suicide bombing battalion
is passing in front of the stage.
The aircrafts should
move towards us
to fly over the vehicles.
"Yes, Sir."
"The planes are
on the way, Sir."
OK.
OK.
The aircrafts of the Islamic
Emirate of Afghanistan
are flying in front of the stage.
Slow down.
Your actions will cause
problems for you.
You claim to protect your territory
yet you harbor our enemies.
Listen!
You...
You have gone too far.
So from now on, we will support
your enemies, like you support ours.
We will harbor them and
help them fight against you.
We caught some of those you
harbored and they confessed
and we ended their
existence on earth.
We... we...
Listen!
We have not harmed you yet
but beware...
"What I tried to show"
"is what I saw."
"Because I held this camera"
"I was kept away from
the daily suffering of the Afghans"
"Yet I feel it everywhere I go."
"Inside all the gates I went through"
"one thing I cannot move past"
"is the obscene power
of those who worship war"
"and the pain
that it causes"
"for generations."
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