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Armadillo (2010)

Movie ★ 7.0 105 min

Documentary War

Danish soldiers are sent to Afghanistan in 2009 for 6 months, to help stabilize the country against the Taliban. They're stationed on Armadillo military base in Helman province. Unlike other war movies, this is the real deal – no actors.

Kasper Torsting Writer Janus Metz Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 27, 2010
Runtime
105 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$1.5M
IMDb
tt1640680
Country
, , Afghanistan
Language
,
Studio
Fridthjof Film

Themes

Cast

Rasmus himself (Platoon Commander) Mads 'Mini' himself Daniel 'Olby' himself Kim 'Birkerod' himself

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Frequently asked questions

What is Armadillo about?
Danish soldiers are sent to Afghanistan in 2009 for 6 months, to help stabilize the country against the Taliban. They're stationed on Armadillo military base in Helman province. Unlike other war movies, this is the real deal – no actors.
Who directed Armadillo?
Armadillo was directed by Janus Metz.
Who stars in Armadillo?
Armadillo stars Rasmus, Mads 'Mini', Daniel 'Olby', Kim 'Birkerod'.
When was Armadillo released?
Armadillo is a 2010 documentary, war film.
Where can I watch Armadillo?
You can watch Armadillo with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.