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Afghanistan 1979: The War That Changed the World

Afghanistan 1979: The War That Changed the World

'Afghanistan 1979: the war that changed the world', is a French documentary about the Sovjet invasion in Afghanistan in 1979. It was one of the most crucial events of the 20th century, and changed the world forever. This documentary gives a good insight in the Afghan-Russian war ; the alliance between the Russian and Afghan communist governments ; Islamic resistance ; the support of America for the resistance and its consequences on the war.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Afghanistan 1979 : La guerre qui a changé le monde
  • Genres: Documentary, TV Movie, Drama, War
  • Release Date: 2014-11-11
  • Runtime: 52 minutes
  • Rating: 7.2/10 (5 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: ARTE, Point du Jour
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.693
  • Languages: English, French

Cast & Crew

Hester Wilcox

Hester Wilcox

as Narrator

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

cold warafghanistanpolitical instabilityinvasionrussian politicspolitical intrigue afghan-soviet war (1979-89)political historypolitical documentarypolitical conflictwar documentaryhistorical documentarydestabilization of a middle east

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Afghanistan 1979: The War That Changed the World?

Afghanistan 1979: The War That Changed the World is a Documentary, TV Movie, Drama, War movie directed by . It was released on 2014-11-11.

Who are the main actors in Afghanistan 1979: The War That Changed the World?

The main cast includes Hester Wilcox, .

Where can I watch Afghanistan 1979: The War That Changed the World online?

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Is Afghanistan 1979: The War That Changed the World based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Afghanistan 1979: The War That Changed the World?

Afghanistan 1979: The War That Changed the World has an IMDb rating of 7.2/10 based on 5 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Afghanistan 1979: The War That Changed the World?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Afghanistan 1979: The War That Changed the World?

The soundtrack was composed by ARTE, Point du Jour. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Afghanistan 1979: The War That Changed the World filmed?

Afghanistan 1979: The War That Changed the World was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Afghanistan 1979: The War That Changed the World?

The total runtime of Afghanistan 1979: The War That Changed the World is 52 minutes.

Is Afghanistan 1979: The War That Changed the World suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Afghanistan 1979: The War That Changed the World?

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