Armadillo is a frank account of growing cynicism and adrenaline addiction for young soldiers at war. Mads and Daniel are serving their first mission in Helmand, Afghanistan. Their platoon is stationed in Camp Armadillo, right on the Helmand frontline, fighting tough battles against the Talebans. The soldiers are there to help the Afghans, but as fighting gets tougher and operations increasingly dangerous, Mads, Daniel and their friends become cynical, widening the gap between themselves and the Afghan civilisation. Mistrust and paranoia set in causing alienation and disillusion.
Festivals: Cannes 2010 (Semaine de la Critique), Zurich 2010, Toronto 2010, London 2010, Moscow 2010, Hamburg 2010, Hong Kong 2011, IDF Amsterdam 2010, Karlovy Vary 2010, Tallinn 2010
Awards: Directors' Fortnight Grand Prix - Cannes 2010, Best Documentary - Zurich 2010, Griegerson documentary award - London 2010, Best Cinematographer, Best Sound - Moscow 2010
