Where to Watch Armadillo (2010) in the US

What it's about

In February of 2009, a group of Danish soldiers accompanied by documentarian Janus Metz arrived at Armadillo, an army base in the southern Afghan province of Helmand. Metz and cinematographer Lars Skree spent six months following the lives of young soldiers situated less than a kilometre from Taliban positions. The result of their work is a gripping and highly authentic war drama that was justly awarded the Grand Prix de la Semaine de la Critique at the 2010 Cannes film festival. But it also provoked furious debate in Denmark concerning the controversial behavior of certain Danish soldiers during a shoot-out with Taliban fighters. The film-makers repeatedly risked their lives shooting this tense, brilliantly edited, and visually sophisticated probe into the psychology of young men in the midst of a senseless war whose victims are primarily local villagers. Yet more disturbing than scenes in which Taliban bullets whiz past their cameras is the footage of the young soldiers as each tries, in his own way, to come to terms with putting his life constantly on the line.

Details

Release date

May 27, 2010

Language

Danish

Country

Denmark, Sweden

Box office

$14,566

Awards

10 wins & 18 nominations

Where to Watch Armadillo (2010) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Armadillo in the United States?

Armadillo is available free with a participating library card or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla and Kanopy. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store and Fandango at Home.

Can I stream Armadillo or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Rent the movie on Apple TV Store and Fandango at Home.

Can I watch Armadillo for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla and Kanopy.