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Hollywoodgate

Hollywoodgate

2024
Documentary War
92 min NR Germany
8 / 10
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Immediately after the US pullout from Afghanistan, Taliban forces occupied the Hollywood Gate complex, which is claimed to be a former CIA base in Kabul.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Ibrahim Nash'at
Starring
Shane Boris / Talal Derki / Ibrahim Nash'at

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Reviews

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Anya Sharma
Mar 13, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Hollywoodgate delivers a potent and timely examination of immediate post-withdrawal Afghanistan, specifically the Taliban's occupation of the alleged former CIA base, 'Hollywood Gate'. The performances are subtle yet impactful, with Shane Boris and Talal Derki conveying the complex…

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Julian Thorne
Mar 13, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The premise of Hollywoodgate, examining the Taliban's seizure of a former CIA base following the US departure, is undeniably potent. The film features contributions from Shane Boris, Talal Derki, and Ibrahim Nash'at, whose presence lends an air of…

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Seraphina Dubois
Mar 13, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

Hollywoodgate is a remarkable piece of filmmaking, an urgent exploration of power's swift and dramatic shifts. The narrative centres on the Taliban's takeover of the 'Hollywood Gate' complex, a former CIA hub, immediately post-withdrawal. The performances by Shane…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 13, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Focusing on the occupation of a former CIA base, Hollywoodgate plunges viewers into the disquieting reality that followed the US exit from Afghanistan. The film’s strength lies in its unflinching gaze at a pivotal moment, with the cast,…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 13, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Hollywoodgate offers a stark and compelling look at the immediate aftermath of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. The film zeroes in on the symbolic occupation of the 'Hollywood Gate' complex, a site allegedly once used by the CIA.…

FAQs

The name 'Hollywoodgate' is intrinsically linked to the film's central premise: the occupation of a complex in Kabul reportedly used by the CIA. The term evokes a sense of intrigue and perhaps a darker side of international operations, suggesting a place where clandestine activities might have occurred. Its appropriation by the Taliban imbues the name with new, potent meaning in the post-withdrawal landscape.