The Kite
Mar 06 2025
•2h 49m
•Drama, Thriller
In 2005, Italian journalist Giuliana Sgrena was kidnapped in Iraq by a group of terrorists. Nicola Calipari, a SISMI agent, is tasked with rescuing her, but interference from US forces in Iraq compromises the operation. Despite the difficulties, and after lengthy negotiations, Nicola manages to save the journalist, but at the cost of his own life.
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Claudio Santamaria
Nicola Calipari
Sonia Bergamasco
Giuliana Sgrena
Anna Ferzetti
Rosa Calipari
Massimiliano Rossi
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