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First Stripes
Genres
Documentary
Overview
As they undergo 12 weeks of intensive training, a group of young civilians is gradually moulded into soldiers. The Basic Training, a prerequisite for joining the Canadian Armed Forces, becomes the gateway to exploring the inner workings of a world governed by its own rules and values.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
106 min
Release Date
2018-02-20
Status
Released
Original Language
French
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
6
Cast
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