15 Minutes of War is a French-Belgian historical drama film directed by Fred Grivois. The movie is based on the 1976 Djibouti hostage crisis, where a group of Somali rebels took schoolchildren and their teacher hostage in a bus.
The film follows the story of a group of French GIGN commandos who are sent to rescue the hostages. The operation is supposed to last only 15 minutes, but things quickly spiral out of control as the commandos face unexpected challenges and obstacles.
15 Minutes of War explores themes of heroism, sacrifice, and the human cost of war. The film is a tense and gripping thriller that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.