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Godine 1996., nakon generacije rata i više od milijun žrtava, talibani su preuzeli kontrolu nad Afganistanom.

"Nakon 11. rujna, američke i NATO snage su napale Afganistan, pomažući srušiti talibane zbog njihove uloge u pružanju utočišta Al Kaidi.

Dana 31. kolovoza 2021., Talibani su ponovno zauzeli Kabul,

"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?

67.

It's 210,000.

67

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.

Prema Pentagonu, SAD su u Afganistanu ostavile vojnu opremu vrijednu preko 7,12 milijardi dolara.

Točan iznos koji je sada u funkciji i u rukama Talibana nije poznat.

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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