Kilo Two Bravo (2014)

Kajaki Dam 2006. A company of young British soldiers encounter an unexpected, terrifying enemy. A dried-out river bed, and under every step the possibility of an anti-personnel mine. A mine that could cost you your leg - or your life.

Director:

Paul Katis

Writers:

Tom Williams (screenplay by), Tom Williams

Stars:

David Elliot, Mark Stanley, Scott Kyle

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 4 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
David Elliot	...	Mark Wright
Mark Stanley	...	Tug Hartley
Scott Kyle	...	Stu Pearson
Benjamin O'Mahony	...	Stu Hale
Bryan Parry	...	Jonesy
Liam Ainsworth	...	Andy Barlow
Andy Gibbins	...	Smudge
John Doughty	...	Dave Prosser
Paul Luebke	...	Jay Davis
Thomas Davison	...	Jarhead
Grant Kilburn	...	Alex Craig
Robert Mitchell	...	Faz Farrell
Jon-Paul Bell	...	Luke Mauro
Malachi Kirby	...	Snoop
Ali Cook	...	Spud McMellon

Storyline

In September 2006, a 3 man patrol of Paras sets off from their outpost overlooking Kajaki Dam in southern Afghanistan, to engage the Taliban. As they make their way across a dried out river bed one of them steps on a mine left from the Russian intervention some 25 years before. His colleagues rush to his aid only to find they are surrounded by mines and every move threatens serious injury or death.

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Plot Keywords:

minefield | bravery | afghanistan | british army | based on true story | 

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Taglines:

A film about bravery, courage, heroism and the ultimate sacrifice.

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Genres:

Adventure | Biography | Drama | Thriller | War

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for disturbing and graphic depiction of war injuries, and for pervasive language

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 November 2015 (USA)

Also Known As:

Kilo Two Bravo

Filming Locations:

Jordan

Company Credits

Production Co:

Pukka Films, Head Gear Films, Metrol Technology

Technical Specs

Runtime:

108 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Jordan doubled for Afghanistan.

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Goofs

When the initial patrol approach the minefield, an SA80 rifle is seen with both the SUSAT sight fitted and the Iron Sights Fore Sight also fitted. This is incorrect, if the rifle has a SUSAT sight, the Iron Sight Fore Sight is always removed.

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Crazy Credits

After the song is heard in the credits, the soundtrack changes to a recording of radio communications of an action in Afghanistan.

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Connections

Featured in Projector: Testament of Youth/Kajaki: The True Story (2015)

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Soundtracks

Happy Birthday to You
(uncredited)
Written by Patty S. Hill and Mildred J. Hill
Sung by the soldiers in the wadi.

User Reviews

British love story

Whatever your views on the war in Afghanistan, this film is an absolute must see. It does not seek to glamorise the cause or glorify the British and American forces. It does not say "them bad us good", and conversely it does not say the allies were arrogant pricks, barging in to a country without rhyme or reason. To do so would miss the real point of the film: which is love, love through adversity.

We meet a team of British soldiers holding a position against the Taliban somewhere above the Kajaki dam. However, the presence of the Taliban is merely peripheral and during the course of the film they instead face four very apposite enemies: boredom; incompetence; lack of resources; and a valley full of old Russian land mines. What holds them together through the hardships they endure, both very real and perceived, is love – and lots and lots of banter.

Kajaki does away with the traditional paraphernalia of war films: billowing musical scores, slow-mos, and poignant flashbacks. Quite simply, it doesn't have to, because it isn't one. Instead we are given a film that is clear, crisp and clean; that is relentless, remorseless and uncompromising. The acting is impeccable, the direction and production sublime. It is tense, tragic, uplifting and heart-breaking all at once. Quite simply, it is a love story: love for your country, love for the job, love for your mates. Go see it and be prepared to have your mind blown open by what true love can achieve.