Special Forces

A French journalist named Elsa Casanova is kidnapped by the Taliban while working in Afghanistan. As her captors threaten her with a public execution, the French government deploys an elite Special Forces unit to rescue her. After a successful extraction, the soldiers and the journalist must navigate treacherous terrain and hostile regions to reach safety. During their journey, they are pursued by the kidnappers and face conflicts regarding military methods, creating intense emotional and physical bonds between the civilian and the soldiers.

Directed and written by Stéphane Rybojad, this action drama stars Diane Kruger as the journalist alongside Djimon Hounsou, Benoît Magimel, and Denis Ménochet. Produced in France by companies including StudioCanal and Canal+, the film features a credited cast of 34 people.

The production operated on a budget of 10 million USD but earned 3 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is generally positive, with the film holding a 6.3 rating on IMDb based on 20,000 votes and a 6.7 rating on TMDB from 646 votes.