Exploring the Complexities of U.S. Withdrawal in “Kabul”
“Kabul” is a new series by Olivier Demangel and Thomas Finkielkraut, exploring the chaotic U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. Set during the summer of 2021, it examines whether two decades of military presence achieved lasting peace. The series is currently featured at the Séries Mania Festival in Lille, presenting a mix of urgency and perspective shifts in its narrative.
The series “Kabul,” created by Olivier Demangel and Thomas Finkielkraut, features Jonathan Zaccaï as a French diplomat. It explores the tumultuous withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan in the summer of 2021 during President Joe Biden’s administration. This production aims to address the harsh question of whether the two-decade military intervention was in vain.
Comprising six episodes, “Kabul” is currently screened at the Séries Mania Festival in Lille, running from March 21 to 28. The series portrays the ensuing chaos as the Taliban regained control during the two weeks following the U.S. troop withdrawal. Its initial narrative effectively captures a sense of urgency amid a desperate movement towards the border, though this intensity subsequently diminishes due to various perspectives on the unfolding power dynamics.
In conclusion, “Kabul” presents a critical perspective on the U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, probing whether the extensive military effort was worthwhile. Though the narrative begins with strong urgency, it suffers from a lack of cohesion as it unfolds through multiple viewpoints. As it competes in the Séries Mania Festival, it invites reflection on the complexities of the situation in Afghanistan post-withdrawal.
Original Source: www.lemonde.fr
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