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Hyena Road

Hyena Road

War · Drama · Thriller · 2015

Three different men, three different worlds, three different wars – all stand at the intersection of modern warfare – a murky world of fluid morality where all is not as it seems. A unique and dramatic look at the Canadian Army in Afghanistan.

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Hyena Road

“One bullet can change everything”

2015 War · Drama · Thriller 2h 0m

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6.8 / 10

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Three different men, three different worlds, three different wars – all stand at the intersection of modern warfare – a murky world of fluid morality where all is not as it seems. A unique and dramatic look at the Canadian Army in Afghanistan.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Paul Gross

Written by

Paul Gross

Paul Gross

Paul Gross

Pete

Rossif Sutherland

Rossif Sutherland

Ryan

Clark Johnson

Clark Johnson

General Rilmen

Allan Hawco

Allan Hawco

Travis

Christine Horne

Christine Horne

Jennifer

Jennifer Pudavick

Jennifer Pudavick

Mary

David Richmond-Peck

David Richmond-Peck

Hickie

Court is in session

Put Hyena Road on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.