In Afghanistan, a shadow war of invisible, ruthless and unaccountable soldiers is being waged in the sky and on the ground. This is the age of the drone and Afghanistan is the experimental field on which the ethics and possibilities of a deadly new technology are being determined.
Director Sonia Kennebeck’s unsettling National Bird follows three former drone operators struggling with the murderous effects of their actions. Backed by Errol Morris and Wim Wenders, it’s a searing dispatch from the frontline of a war that doesn’t have a frontline any more – simply lists of those who can be targeted, and an ever-mounting death toll of the innocent.
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Director’s Statement: Sonia Kennebeck
Using the testimony of three courageous whistleblowers who worked on the US drone programme, this documentary uncovers some disturbing truths about modern American warfare. Alex Needham – The Guardian
International Documentary Filmfestival Amsterdam (IDFA)
During IDFA2016 (Amsterdam, November 16 – 27), creative documentaries take centre stage. Since its launch in 1988 IDFA has been one of the world’s leading documentary film festivals, dedicated to the exhibition and promotion of ground-breaking creative documentaries.
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Hoe drones oorlogen permanent maken Gastcorrespondent Politisering. Willem SCHINKEL – De Correspondent.
The complete film list for IDFA 2016 and Full program details is now online!
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