# The Siege of Jadotville (2016)

> An isolated Irish peacekeeping unit faces overwhelming mercenary and Katangese forces in a tense, valor-focused Congo war drama.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/213088

## Facts

- Runtime: 108 min
- Genres: War, Drama, Thriller
- Director: Richie Smyth
- Cast: Jamie Dornan, Mark Strong, Jason O'Mara, Michael McElhatton, Emmanuelle Seigner, Richard Lukunku, Danny Sapani, Andrew Stock
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3922798/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: tense, grave, propulsive, historical war film night, military history viewing

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of courage and resilience against overwhelming odds unfolds in the heart of Africa.

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