Hollywoodgate (2023)

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"Just days after the last American

soldier left Afghanistan"

"I arrive in Kabul"

"with only an Afghan translator

and my camera."

"I came to see in whose

hands this country was left."

"Relying on contacts from a decade

in journalism filming world leaders"

"I've negotiated an arrangement

with the Taliban."

"Forbidden to film anyone

other than them"

"and under constant surveillance"

"I've been granted access"

"to follow one high ranking commander

and one ground soldier"

"at Kabul Air Base"

"documenting the Taliban's transition"

"from an insurgent militia

into a military regime."

"In return, I must show the world"

"the image of the Taliban

that they want me to see."

"Between the gates of what they wanted"

"and what I came to do"

"may I show what I saw."

I don't like journalists.

They are always connected

to some country's intelligence.

Sir, are you letting him film?

What would he find interesting here?

Let him film for now.

Sir, this was the CIA base.

If they planted any bombs here

we would all be dead.

Look.

So many strange things!

- Is this a mine detector?

- No, these are walkie-talkie batteries.

We must properly inspect these.

So much medicine.

Doctors must come collect these

before they expire.

Yes, Sir.

The Americans left us

an enormous treasure.

These monsters

spent their last days here

trying to destroy everything.

This is also broken.

- Clean all of this up.

- Yes, Sir.

Why did they destroy all

of this before they left?

- Their secrets were in these computers.

- Their documents too.

- They didn't want them found?

- Yes.

So they destroyed everything

and left a mess.

Sir, was your father martyred?

Yes he was.

How did it happen?

He was k*lled in an American air strike.

- Was he a Talib?

- No, he was a civilian.

They bombed our village right

after I passed by our mosque.

I had a car, but a car is a bigger

target than motorcycle.

So I rode my motorcycle.

I passed by our mosque

where there were spies who reported

that I, the Mawlawi, passed by.

So, they dropped their bombs.

Around 18 civilians were martyred

Women, kids and elders.

Not a single Talib was hit.

- Esteemed Mawlawi, I am Idris.

- You are Idris? How are you?

- You got the position in Operations?

- Yes, Sir.

That's a very important position.

We will pay salaries soon

once the system is up running.

At the moment even

my own pockets are empty.

Nothing can be done without

the Minister of Defense.

- Should we do the morning rally?

- Yes.

Once I finish organizing the troops

I will come towards you

and present you to the troops.

Then you will walk

to the end of the rally.

Why is he filming?

He is making a documentary.

It is like a movie but

with real people.

Documenting our everyday lives

both civilian and military

for a year.

If his intentions are bad

he will die soon.

This is what he says

but let's see what he does.

Most of the aircrafts

were completely destroyed.

Sir, can he film the aircrafts?

Definitely not!

Regarding the aircrafts...

Tell him not to film them.

We can let him film the aircrafts

once they are fixed, hopefully.

Someone should water these trees.

Attention, Company!

I salute our new

Commander of the Air Force

of the great Islamic Emirate

of Afghanistan.

- Assalam-u-alaikum...

- Walaikum assalam!

- Peace be upon you!

- Long live!

- All is good?

- Long live...

Soldiers, at ease!

My dear Talibs

and students

you are the heroes

of our nation's history

because you have defeated

American and NATO forces.

God has granted us victory

because of your bravery

and because of our martyrs

and suicide bombers.

My young fighters, your task now

is to establish our regime.

Be prepared to instill

fear in our enemies

so they never return

to Afghanistan.

Praise God.

Praise God.

Praise God.

There is some leftover money

maybe it can be used

to fix the workshop.

Yesterday we initiated

the repair process.

What's the monthly cost

for 67 people?

Transport cost is

100 Afghani per month.

- 100 per person?

- Yes, Sir.

Just to keep things running.

- Can you multiply 67 by 100?

- Yes, Sir.

61?

It's 210,000.

It's 67,000.

67,000?

67,000.

Alright.

What shall we do?

Get 67,000 Afghani

and hand it over to them

for transport expenses.

For the monthly transportation of

67 people, 100 Afghani per day.

Assalam-u-alaikum

How are you?

All good, Sir.

- All is well?

- Thanks, all is well.

It hits the target very well.

Where is the setting

for burst-fire mode?

Is it easy to carry?

- The Kalashnikov was heavy.

- But these are very light.

- Is it American or?

- Yeah.

Made in the USA.

Here is our cave.

We used to hide and

spend our lives here.

Could you ever imagine

standing here in full gear?

- No.

- Unimaginable.

We used to come here secretly

with just one weapon

not even able to switch on a light

so the Jews wouldn't detect us.

It's true.

Hey Jews, you lost your w*r.

We used to have only

one blanket to cover all of us.

This was our kingdom.

Back then, we never understood

American technologies.

Now, after living inside

the CIA base

and seeing the resources they have

I swear, if the Taliban

would have the same

we will rule the whole world

and our flag will stand tall.

Assalam-u-alaikum

how are you?

Let him in!

How are you?

That little devil is filming.

- Is he with you?

- Yes.

- Where is he from?

- Egypt.

I hope he doesn't

bring us shame.

I hope he doesn't bring us

shame in front of China.

Your voice is disconnecting.

Wait a little bit.

I am coming, OK?

OK?

These five people

can't join our Air Force.

They were all special forces

for the last government.

If these guys were with us

and something bad happened

these infiltrators would

get us all k*lled.

Keep them out.

We spotted a band of resistance

fighters hiding in the mountains.

Today these insurgents

advanced towards us.

They are getting close to Orsaj.

Plan an operation to neutralize them.

- We shall make a plan, Sir.

- Good.

I have identified a very

strategic position.

When the insurgents pass through it

we can engage them from above.

Our special forces can hide there

and be ready to ambush.

We will spread the word about

a fake gathering of the insurgents

arrest whoever shows up and

make them disappear before daylight.

Then the house by house

search operation can begin.

- We can collect intel on the infiltrators.

- Oh, yes.

Alright.

- A 20-day operation.

- We will make it work.

Let's focus on anyone

who may have infiltrated us.

- And let me know.

- Yes, Sir.

- Yeah.

- It's hunting time.

The cameraman stays here.

Tell the Commander that

we captured some of our targets.

We were there until midnight.

We spent the night interrogating them.

The suspects denied

having a weapons stash

but we found it

They were planning an attack.

Stay blessed!

It could've gone better.

How?

- Just relax.

- Did you eat my cucumber?

- No.

- You can have mine.

Take mine.

- I think you raided my cucumber.

- I didn't raid your cucumber.

You guys raid quickly.

You go all in on every raid

until the mission is accomplished.

The targeted insurgent was eliminated.

- In Panjshir?

- No, in Andarab.

His comrade was

eliminated yesterday too.

Well done.

His body is rotting out there.

- What?

- Can you hear me Mansour?

- Do you hear me?

- No.

It's switched off.

We went to your place...

and took...

everyone...

I take a weapon and k*ll you all.

- Assalam-u-alaikum, how are you?

- Keep going.

The burning desire in my heart

is to see American troops still here

so that I could set an ambush

right here with my machine g*n

and have it loaded with 500 b*ll*ts.

I keep sh**ting, sh**ting, sh**ting

until my heart is satisfied.

And then at the end

I become a martyr.

I would act like

I'm an unarmed civilian

and directly surrender myself.

When I surrender, you attack.

And directly unarm him.

You hide there.

- Action!

- Stop!

Go!

Hold!

Take him.

- We enter here?

- Yes, Sir.

These American doors

are automatic, no?

We hold them open with a stick

to never get locked out.

The Americans built this place

with no plans to leave.

So they planned to stay forever.

Yes, forever.

Shall we begin our inspection?

Yes, Sir, we have the area cleared.

We should plant some trees here.

We go this way.

This whole area was for surveillance.

But they destroyed its control center.

They had such

advanced radars, no?

Could our engineers reconnect them?

Yes, they could work again.

The container of

weapons is over there.

Don't show it to the filmmaker.

Don't speed it up.

I can run at 11-speed.

It's too slow now.

- Is it a fully equipped gym?

- Yes, it is.

They even left sports

vitamins in their rooms.

This was fun.

Send one of these to my home.

I need something that

makes my belly smaller.

What's over there?

Can we be watched

from the other side?

No, it's just a mirror.

So you can see

yourself bulking up.

Oh, boy!

How many kilos?

Get off me!

I can handle it.

You lifted 60 kilos.

- 6 kilos?

- 60 kilos.

We must use this gym

to train our soldiers.

- Yes, for training camp...

- Take care of it.

The gym has high quality equipment.

- We fixed the electricity.

- Yes, I saw it.

- He tried some machines.

- I ran a bit.

- We showed him around.

- It's impressive.

The Commander

has a doctor at home.

He is a lucky man.

I married a doctor.

She is very talented

but I gave her a condition

"I will only marry you

if you stop practicing medicine."

So she stopped once

we got engaged.

I didn't allow it anymore.

Please pick it up.

We should plant

some flowers here.

Are you letting him

film the aircrafts?

Now he can.

Sir, these panels seem

OK from the outside

but inside the cables are cut.

The panel doesn't matter

The inside is what's critical.

They cut up to 15 spots

in every aircraft.

At the US base

I saw many spare parts like these.

Send a mechanic to check these.

- What about the fuel?

- Pardon?

Can fuel expire?

It depends on if it is stored

inside or outside.

There are millions of

liters of fuel stored

at the American base.

Sir, the pilots are there

by your office.

They have been deserters since

the Americans left 4 months ago.

We need these pilots urgently.

Yes, Sir

We need them.

- Should I let the pilots in, Sir?

- Let them in.

The deserters can go inside.

Where have you been?

Were you waiting for

your resistance leader?

As long as I am here

it will never happen.

Are you a chief pilot?

You are a pilot?

Which aircraft?

- Black Hawk.

- Black Hawk.

- Where are you from?

- From Kunar.

- Which district?

- Nari.

Are you connected with !sis?

I ran away from them myself.

Do you vouch for

all of these pilots?

Sir, 4 of these guys were

my students at the Academy.

- Are they trustworthy?

- Well...

Will they steal our aircrafts

- Well...

- and bring them to Tajikistan?

Can you vouch for them?

So, you can't vouch

for your own students?

Look at my guys

I trust them with my life.

May God never make us

pick sides again.

I need your guarantee.

The fact that we are standing here

is our guarantee.

We guarantee it.

God willing this insurgency will end

but if it continues...

you might...

no... that will never happen.

- Have it stamped by the office.

- Thank you, Sir.

But under one condition, you must

fix and fly the Black Hawks, OK?

God willing, we will do it.

- Can this aircraft be repaired?

- Like it's brand new.

Thanks.

Well done.

You will get a special commendation

if you fix it.

- What is this?

- This is the list of salaries.

Do we have someone

named Fereshta here?

Yes, and this is her father's name.

- All girls still receive salaries.

- Really?

I swear.

Let's marry her to one of my Talibs.

We will stamp this one later.

- But we will marry her according to Sharia.

- These girls don't obey Sharia.

Then don't let them come to work

Show them our decree.

- This should be strictly monitored.

- The face covering?

Yes, they can only come

to work if they cover their face.

I shared the decree

with every office, Sir.

- This must be enforced at the gate.

- Yes, Sir.

This one is for

our civilian employees.

OK.

Here you go.

Stop planting and gather around.

Our dear Commander would

like to share a few words.

Come closer.

Make space for the doctor.

Make space for the general.

- Dear comrades.

- Come closer.

Those who seek only profit

are the ones who for years

brought conflict to our country

making money from

the suffering of our people.

Don't be deceived by propaganda.

But those Westerners who today

call for women's rights

once sold women as sl*ves.

They even used to kick their

woman out of the house

and forced her to sleep

in stables like animals

when she was having

her monthly sickness.

"Former President Karzai complained

about the Taliban's new rule"

"forcing female TV presenters

to cover their faces."

Look at that pimp.

He says

"Don't follow the Taliban's decree."

He criticized us.

He criticized us

saying this was local culture

not a religious rule.

I hope our new law is not

contradicting the Sharia law.

"Ever since the Taliban

returned to power last year"

"they are continuously implementing

restrictions on women's daily lives..."

Once, a Muslim had a rare discussion

with an infidel about face coverings.

The Muslim was a smart guy.

The infidel said to him, "You force

women to fully cover themselves."

"Why don't you let her choose?"

Let her dress the way she wants.

The Muslim knew he had to convince

the infidel with an example.

He took two chocolates.

He unwrapped one chocolate

and threw it on the ground

and then asked the infidel to eat it.

But the infidel said

"You think I'm stupid?"

"Why? Because it is dirty!"

So the Muslim said, "Our women

are like these chocolates."

"An uncovered woman is

like an unwrapped chocolate."

When a chocolate touches the ground

it gets dirty and inedible.

Do you agree?

I have to go now

it's already 11 o'clock.

- Have lunch with us.

- No, you enjoy.

I have to leave.

Those four planes are AN-32s.

And the others are AN-26s.

Two of their engines

are below the wings.

- On that side...

- That is the AN-32?

- The last one.

- Yes.

And those numbers?

No, this is the tail number.

These are L-39s.

It is a tactical fighter jet.

We use it mainly for training.

Our engineers are fixing it.

This is an A-29 Super Tucano.

These aircrafts are

for dropping bombs.

They are lethal aircrafts.

- Do we have pilots for them?

- For those?

- It requires two pilots?

- Yes.

After this 6-month course

you qualify to become

a piloting cadet.

- It's a good opportunity.

- Assalam-u-alaikum, how are you?

I'm fine, all is good?

Can you tell me about

the piloting course?

Is it the same one

Khalis mentioned?

He told me about

this piloting course.

What is the procedure?

How can I apply?

"Get a recommendation letter

from your office"

"and have it stamped

by your Commander."

OK, alright.

Do you want to

pilot fighter jets?

Those aircrafts are

only for fighting

they don't carry passengers.

- They are for the military.

- But they are not right for me.

I would like to learn

to fly a Black Hawk

because it can carry passengers

and fire rockets too.

This is the right one for me

especially for flying our leadership.

No, this one.

- The last one?

- Yes, that one.

Alright.

Oh, Allah!

The cameraman rushed

to film the face covering.

He always does that!

Son of a donkey!

Face covering

That's how Kabul should be.

Not for me.

I don't like it this way!

"I seek refuge with Allah

from Satan the accursed."

"Have you not seen

those who claim they believe"

"in what has been revealed to you

and what was revealed before you?"

"Peace be upon the Messengers"

"and praise be to Allah, Lord of all worlds."

- Welcome to the Air Force Academy.

- Thank you.

I almost died of shock.

Our future pilot.

If your aircraft is carrying a b*mb

you activate it by turning

on the green light.

Once the b*mb is deployed

the light will switch off

indicating a successful launch.

Are we checking the medicines?

Once the delegation arrives.

- All is fine?

- Yes, Sir.

Have you been testing

the aircrafts?

Only on the ground.

- When is the test flight?

- We will perform it tomorrow, Sir.

The engine is ready.

Keep me informed.

What is this?

It's medicine for your hands.

- For hands?

- Yes.

- We were here 10 months ago...

- Yet the light isn't fixed.

Has the health delegation arrived?

- Have they entered the base?

- No.

All of this is medicine.

This medical supply is sufficient

to stock our primary hospital.

Here, Sir.

We have to check

all expiration dates.

It doesn't have the word "expire"?

It should have the word "date"?

- Expiration date.

- Maybe here?

It's expired.

All of these are expired, Sir.

We have several boxes of medicine.

I told the medical team about this

when we got here.

I asked them to check

the medicine before they expired.

It's almost a year since

we first came here.

I came here myself

and told them!

Our Head Doctor is lazy.

Stop filming now, all of you.

Everyone.

I said stop.

A car is coming towards us.

You idiot!

Wait until the car is gone!

I waited, Sir.

My little brother

you have been martyred

and you have

a place in paradise.

I will avenge you, dear Abed.

All of my military victories

are dedicated to you.

How is everyone?

- So it is totally fixed now.

- Yes, it is.

Great.

Look at this one, Sir.

- Are you fixing the B-35 Bombers?

- Yes.

Good.

- They will be our main aircrafts.

- We are focused on them, Sir.

Hello.

We replaced all of the damaged parts

from this helicopter.

Everything alright?

We have fixed every

single part of it.

- Everything has been replaced?

- Yes.

Fully serviced with all necessary

parts replaced.

Hopefully we shall initiate

a military OP in Tajikistan

once the leadership permits.

Conquering is my duty.

My own soldiers are enough

to complete the mission.

Tajikistan has nothing.

Death is new to them

They'll run once you strike.

My soldiers are ready to capture

their Badakhshan province in seconds.

They are longing

for such a command.

Their alliance with

Russia is the problem.

But they are stuck now

in the Ukraine w*r.

They have become cursed.

I gathered you today

esteemed pilots, to prepare you.

Tomorrow, August 31st

we celebrate

the one year anniversary

of our liberation.

As the last invading soldier

left Afghanistan

we regained our freedom

and independence.

I will reveal a secret now

but only to you, pilots.

No one should know about

the location of our celebration.

Revealing such a secret

is a betrayal of our trust.

The secret location of our

event is Bagram Airfield.

That's why I gathered you

Any questions?

"Oh God, bless us

for what you love and accept."

I'm busy at the airfield.

- Happy Independence Day.

- To you too.

Sir, the Prime Minister

will arrive now.

Will he be transferred by a helicopter?

Each minister can be

accompanied by one guard.

We will fly ministers by helicopters

and assistants with AN-32s.

Yes, Sir.

Assalam-u-alaikum

our spokesman, how are you, Sir?

- How are you?

- How are you and your soldiers?

Hello.

- Watch out for your turban.

- I'm holding it.

Only those with an accreditation

card can board the aircraft.

Transport is ready for

everyone who is invited.

Hello.

How are you?

There is so much space left.

Get anyone without

an invitation off.

Go kick them out

of the aircraft!

If the secret service

isn't working today

when will you be necessary?

I'm ordering you, no one

gets on board without a card.

Don't let them on.

Only those with an accreditation

card like this one.

Follow the orders, go!

There is a problem

on the aircraft, Sir.

Hey, boy! Get back!

Get back!

Were you invited?

Get up!

Get off

Move! Move!

Go!

Get out! Go!

Get out! Go!

Hey, you!

You are a Talib!

You are a Talib!

You are here for security

not to sneak on planes.

Take their names and dismiss them

they are not supposed to be here.

They are all spies.

Get out!

Leave!

Go!

These idiots!

Yes, Sir, they have

disrupted the order.

What are you doing here?

Bring all those

who are not invited.

Give me this weapon!

Give it to me!

Move! Move!

Fast!

Move!

Move!

Close the gate.

Arrest that guy who threw the pipe.

Arrest him.

Why are you raising your

weapon against another Talib?

You are pouring salt

on our wounds.

We've all made

sacrifices for this day!

Shut up!

Shut up you donkey Talib!

One Talib should never raise

his weapon against another.

Sir, all we ask is that you

speak to us with respect.

We are all Taliban!

Turn off the camera!

Many Talibs tried

to get into the aircrafts.

- You should have beaten them.

- I did beat them, I swear.

My hand got sprained

from hitting them.

- Assalam-u-alaikum.

- Sir, how are you?

Hello, Sir, I am Nikoli, the Chief of

Protocol at the Russian Embassy.

- Stay blessed, you are welcome here.

- Thank you, stay healthy.

Assalam-u-alaikum

I am from the foreign ministry.

Is everyone good?

- Please board this aircraft.

- Yes, this one.

I am from the Embassy of Pakistan.

You are very welcome here.

- I'm the Deputy Ambassador of Iran.

- Stay blessed.

Guys, sit over there.

r*fles are not allowed.

Wait by the parking lot.

- Can I keep my handgun?

- Yes, Sir.

Give me my g*n.

In the honor of the Prime Minister

of The Islamic State of Afghanistan

stand at attention and salute!

Our respected Prime Minister

Mullah Akhund, peace be upon you!

I, General Yaqoob Mohammad Omar

Minister of Defense, present myself to you.

Praise God!

Praise God!

Praise God!

Dear guests

the suicide bombing battalion

is passing in front of the stage.

The aircrafts should

move towards us

to fly over the vehicles.

"Yes, Sir."

"The planes are

on the way, Sir."

OK.

OK.

The aircrafts of the Islamic

Emirate of Afghanistan

are flying in front of the stage.

Slow down.

Your actions will cause

problems for you.

You claim to protect your territory

yet you harbor our enemies.

Listen!

You...

You have gone too far.

So from now on, we will support

your enemies, like you support ours.

We will harbor them and

help them fight against you.

We caught some of those you

harbored and they confessed

and we ended their

existence on earth.

We... we...

Listen!

We have not harmed you yet

but beware...

"What I tried to show"

"is what I saw."

"Because I held this camera"

"I was kept away from

the daily suffering of the Afghans"

"Yet I feel it everywhere I go."

"Inside all the gates I went through"

"one thing I cannot move past"

"is the obscene power

of those who worship w*r"

"and the pain

that it causes"

"for generations."

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