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Based On A Real Hostage Rescue Mission
The film dramatizes the 1976 hijacking of an Air France plane and the subsequent Israeli military rescue operation at Entebbe Airport in Uganda.
Directed By José Padilha
It was directed by Brazilian filmmaker José Padilha, known for Elite Squad and Narcos, and written by Gregory Burke.
Starring Rosamund Pike And Daniel Brühl
The film features Rosamund Pike and Daniel Brühl as members of the hijackers, alongside a broader ensemble cast portraying political leaders and hostages.
Told From Multiple Perspectives
Instead of focusing only on the rescue, the story shows both the hijackers’ motivations and the political decisions happening in Israel and Uganda during the crisis.
Mixed Use Of Dance And Political Narrative
A unique stylistic element in the film is the use of contemporary dance sequences that run parallel to the unfolding hostage situation, symbolising tension and ideology clashes.
