Cinema: 13 Days, 13 Nights

By Martin Bourboulon | Starring Martin Bourboulon and Alexandra Smia | With Roschdy Zem, Lyna Khoudri, Sidse Babett Knudsen | 2025 | 1h52 | Thriller, Drama

Based on the incredible true story of Commander Mohamed Bida (based on the novel of the same name published by Editions Denoêl) Synopsis: Kabul, August 15, 2021. As American troops prepare to leave the country, the Taliban storm the capital and seize power. Amid the chaos, thousands of Afghans try to seek refuge in the last remaining safe place: the French Embassy. Only Commander Mohamed Bida and his men are left to ensure its security. Trapped, he decides to negotiate with the Taliban to organize a last-chance convoy with the help of Eva, a young Franco-Afghan humanitarian worker. A race against time begins to evacuate the refugees to the airport and flee the hell of Kabul before it is too late. Film presented in French