The war movie based on the hunt for Osama bin Laden is Zero Dark Thirty.
Zero Dark Thirty: The Hunt for Osama Bin Laden
Zero Dark Thirty is a gripping war thriller that chronicles the decade-long international manhunt for Osama bin Laden, the leader of Al-Qaeda, following the September 11 attacks. The film culminates in the May 2011 raid by U.S. Navy SEALs that resulted in bin Laden's death. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow and written by Mark Boal, the movie gained significant critical acclaim for its intense portrayal of intelligence gathering and counter-terrorism operations.
Film Details
The movie was widely released in early 2013, offering audiences a detailed, albeit fictionalized, look into the efforts to track down the world's most wanted terrorist.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Distributed By | Columbia Pictures (through Sony Pictures Releasing) |
| Los Angeles Release | December 10, 2012 |
| United States Release | January 11, 2013 |
| Running Time | 157 minutes |
| Country of Origin | United States |
Plot Overview
The narrative of Zero Dark Thirty primarily follows Maya, a tenacious CIA intelligence analyst who dedicates her career to finding bin Laden. The film meticulously depicts:
- Interrogation Techniques: Showcasing controversial methods used in the early stages of the hunt.
- Intelligence Gathering: Highlighting the painstaking process of collecting and analyzing data from various sources.
- Team Collaboration: Illustrating the joint efforts of different U.S. intelligence agencies and military personnel.
- The Abbottabad Raid: Culminating in the dramatic night raid on bin Laden's compound in Pakistan.
The film provides a stark and unflinching look at the complexities and moral dilemmas faced by those involved in the hunt, making it a pivotal war movie in contemporary cinema.
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