Top 10 best special forces in the world wonderslist. The syrian military detained a motorcade of 20 vehicles, which included approximately 60 french military personnel travelling with sniper equipment and thermal imagers. May 10, 2019 french special forces rescue four hostages in west africa, including an american. What are some good movies based on special forces operation. Second trailer for special forces in afghanistan action. Just saw special forces on netflix and its now one of my favorite war films. French special forces release hollywoodstyle film showing troops parachuting out of planes and storming buildings in a bid to attract new recruits the clip has been made by frances special. They used to be cool and all over tv, but only since supposedly seal team 6 capped osama, they are back in talks to grace your local celluloid screen. Welcome to our list of 10 awesome special forces movies. Taliban gunfire and with four marines lying across the wings in the manner of the heroes of the second world war film flight of the phoenix the two apaches sped across the river and landed outside the taliban fort. The mission goes awry and the spec ops force is thrust into a protracted running battle with the militia forces. With her execution imminent, a special forces unit is despatched to free her. Starring diane kruger, djimon hounsou and benoit magimel, by french director. Special forces is a 2011 french war adventure film directed by stephane rybojad and starring diane kruger, djimon hounsou, denis menochet, benoit magimel, mehdi nebbou, and tcheky karyo.
The rule of thumb is the french make films better suited for art houses than multiplexes. French special forces rescue four hostages in west africa, including an american. Starring diane kruger, djimon hounsou and benoit magimel, by french director stephane rybojad, special forces is an allout action film following a french special forces team in afghanistan who. Top 6 special forces guns that are not ar15s the firearm blog. Nov 04, 2015 the number one special forces gun that is not an ar15 is easily the fn scar heavy and light. The film was made in close cooperation with the special forces branch of the french military.
The french president sends six special force to rescue elsa whos hidden in a fortress in. French special forces were able to free four hostages in the west african nation of burkina faso. French special forces release edgy recruitment film daily. Special forces someone clearly understood that the words french and action film might not be accepted by american audiences to describe a film they would like to see. One lunatic even said he was gripped from the first minute. French special forces lead fight against sahel militants. Movie show heroism of french soldiers and how stupid their commanders who doesnt provide satellite phones to french special forces and cant organize the rescue with 2 military helicopters and at least one transport helicopter to save life of this poor french special forces. Aug 17, 2016 we are fortunate to have some pretty good special operations forces based movies available to us in recent years alas, there are some real turds out there as well.
Special forces 2012 stream and watch online moviefone. By brunnhilde according to a report by the telegramchannel wargonzo, the syrian army has detained a group of french special forces. The unit runs into a serious snag and must evacuate the journalist on foot back to coalition controlled afghanistan. French special forces detained in syria save my sweden.
Special forces wins fight over warmovie cliches houston. Her captor, your stereotypical radical muslim terrorist for the evening played by raz degan is, again, your stereotypical evil terrorist bad guy with no discernible. French special forces 1er rpima e rdp cpa 10 commandos marine. Mar 04, 2018 in the following video, french special forces can be seen inserting troops into the fight using a helicopter and then also taking up positions behind armored vehicles as they close with the enemy fighters. In stephane rybojads special forces, war correspondent elsa cassanova. Jun 02, 2017 top 7 best special forces movies, the witcher 2. This is a list of active military units, known as special forces or special operations forces sof, that are specially organised, trained and equipped to conduct special operations these are distinct from specialpurpose infantry units such as the royal marine commandos. Top 10 awesome specific skills learned by special forces. Russian special forces counterterrorism world cup 2018.
Faced with her imminent execution, a special forces unit is dispatched to free her. Special forces is a french film about a journalist, elsa casanova played by diane kruger who is kidnapped in afghanistan while she is doing investigative work on the taliban. Just saw special forces on netflix and its now one of. This movie vividly and realistically captures the life of french special forces fighting in afghanistan. Forces speciales 2011 diane kruger, djimon hounsou. The french president, outraged over the kidnapping of a reporter writing about the taliban, sends in elite commandos on a rescue mission. Special forces has nothing constructive to say about bravery or the conflict in afghanistan. The bythenumbers military thriller special forces has at least one.
It seems like rybojad didnt know what to do with big named actors. The 8 most elite special forces in the world the independent. Why the french special forces dont use famas assault rifle in this movie. They are most well trained, most elite special forces in the world. When war correspondent elsa casanova diane kruger is taken hostage in afghanistan by the taliban and is faced with her imminent.
Frances special forces hunt french militants fighting for. The acting, filmmaking, scenery, and story line are all. The acting, film making, scenery, and story line are all superb. Journalist elsa casanova diane kruger is kidnapped by a warlord in afghanistan, and a group of elite french special forces soldiers are sent in to rescue her.
Special forces 2012 journalist elsa casanova diane kruger is kidnapped by a warlord in afghanistan, and a group of elite french special forces soldiers are sent in to rescue her. When a female war correspondent is taken hostage by the taliban, a relentless pursuit begins between her kidnappers and a group of soldiers risking their lives to bring her home. We center on elsa diane kruger, who is a french war journalist who is kidnapped by the taliban in afghanistan. In some of the worlds most breathtaking yet hostile landscapes, a relentless pursuit begins between her kidnappers and a group of soldiers djimon hounsou, benoit magimel, denis menochet who risk their lives to bring her home alive. Special air service is one of the best special forces in uk. May 15, 2019 french special forces free 4 hostages in west africa. In stephane rybojads special forces, war correspondent elsa cassanova diane kruger is taken hostage by the taliban. A squad of french operators with a working dog are recorded approaching a building as gunshots ring out. The special operations forces combat assault rifle scar was designed by fn herstal belgium as their entry in the ussocom special operations forces sof combat assault rifle program. How french special forces strapped a wounded soldier to their helicopter. For me its a total crock of macho horseshite and is a shockingly poor attempt at film making.
The amazing way french special forces saved one of their own. Sas was set up in 1941 during the second world war and has served as a model for special forces around the world. Special operations command is the organisation which coordinates the use of the french special forces of all military branches army, navy, and air force. Special forces 2012 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Special forces is a 2011 french film depicting a french special forces unit that is air dropped into pakistan to rescue a war correspondent who has been captured by a volatile and violent militia.
Starring diane kruger, djimon hounsou and benoit magimel, by french director stephane rybojad, special forces is an allout action film. The bythenumbers military thriller special forces has at least one distinctionit provides a reassuring reminder that france is as capable of producing of producing mindless action movies as we are. Faced with her imminent execution, a special forces unit is dispatched to. It is the first time french special forces have allowed journalists to film them. An elite french military unit battles the taliban to rescue a kidnapped journalist. Taliban leader ahmed zaief abducts elsa and amen and tries to force them to read a message to western governments. Special forces 2011 internet movie firearms database.
Sources in libya say french special forces are among those working against islamic state in the country. Second trailer for special forces in afghanistan action film 12 strong. Nov 02, 2011 while forces speciales has some shortcomings, i have to say i enjoyed watching it. We are fortunate to have some pretty good special operations forces based movies available to us in recent years alas, there are some real turds out there as well. French special forces free 4 hostages in west africa. France 24 reporters have been following french special forces in the sahel as they battle islamist militants. Oct 14, 2012 an elite french military unit battles the taliban to rescue a kidnapped journalist. Special forces is a 2011 french war adventure film directed by stephane rybojad and starring diane kruger, djimon hounsou. The amazing way french special forces saved one of their. Top 6 special forces guns that are not ar15s the firearm. A strong, compelling, deeply moving and shattering movie that packed with. Special forces packs a stellar cast, but that doesnt always make for a stellar film.
A french journalist in afghanistan is kidnapped by the taliban. The number one special forces gun that is not an ar15 is easily the fn scar heavy and light. The film stars djimon hounsou as the leader of the special forces unit. The film was made in close cooperation with the special forces branch of the french. Special forces, directed by stephane rybojad the new york times. French special forces rescue four hostages in west africa. The team composed of commander kovax, tictac, lucas, the sniper elias, victor and marius release elsa and amen from their imprisonment but lose their radios. Sure the team doesnt always look up to the task, a few actors may not be too convincing either although most are and one may wonder about the tactics used in the film.
Mar 12, 2020 because i got a phone call that day from a film. The acting, filmmaking, scenery, and story line are all superb. In the following video, french special forces can be seen inserting troops into the fight using a helicopter and then also taking up positions behind armored vehicles as they close with the enemy fighters. Frances special forces hunt french militants fighting for islamic state french citizens have been killed by iraqi artillery and ground troops using location coordinates and other intelligence. French special forces release edgy recruitment film. Jul, 2017 french special forces release hollywoodstyle film showing troops parachuting out of planes and storming buildings in a bid to attract new recruits the clip has been made by frances special.
Oct 29, 2019 the amazing way french special forces saved one of their own. French special forces assisting antiisis efforts in libya. In stephane rybojads special forces, war correspondent elsa cassanova diane kruger is. French special forces were able to free four hostages in the. Be they military, naval, police or other, special forces have always had a special place in cinema for men. Assassins of kings jeu video 2011 partie 12 film complet en francais. Filmed on location in france, djibouti, and tajikistan, the film shows a group. The french president sends six special force to rescue elsa whos hidden in a fortress in pakistan. Anybody who believes the french are overintellectual, undermacho gastronomes unwilling to, oh, say, lend air space to american fighter jets. There are no official confirmations of the incident at the moment. Ill focus here on what i feel are good films based on true stories.
This film gets a 910 for entertainment value, a 710 for tactical accuracy, and a 710. Special forces original title forces speciales is a 2011 french afghanistan war film starring djimon hounsou as the leader of a unit of french naval commandos commandos marine in french sent into the tribal areas of pakistan to rescue a war journalist diane kruger who has been kidnapped by taliban forces. We all laughed and after a steak dinner and a few doubles of that fine french wine from. Mar 14, 20 special forces someone clearly understood that the words french and action film might not be accepted by american audiences to describe a film they would like to see. Similar to ussocom, nld socom or uksf, cos was created on 24 june 1992, following the gulf war. These are distinct from special purpose infantry units such as the royal marine commandos. In afghanistan, french journalist elsa and her colleague amen are covering the story of maina, a woman sold to a man when she was a child. This is a list of active military units, known as special forces or special operations forces sof, that are specially organised, trained and equipped to conduct special operations. Special forces forces speciales 2011 french trailer youtube. French special forces filmed defending embassy in burkina faso.