“Black Hawk Down” (2001) is a war film directed by Ridley Scott, based on the non-fiction book by Mark Bowden. The film depicts the heartbreaking true events of the Battle of Mogadishu, which occurred in 1993 during the Somali Civil War. The story is about a group of elite American soldiers from the 75th Ranger Regiment, Delta Force and 160th SOAR, sent on a mission to capture two high-ranking lieutenants of a Somali warlord.

The mission, intended to be a quick in-and-out operation, quickly descended into chaos when two Black Hawk helicopters were shot down, and the soldiers found themselves trapped and fighting for their lives in the citadel. hostile street. The film highlights the fierce urban warfare, the courage of soldiers and the chaotic nature of modern warfare. With a strong cast including Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor, Eric Bana and Tom Sizemore, “Black Hawk Down” was praised for its realistic depiction of battle, exciting action sequences and celebration of courage and the sacrifices of the soldiers involved.