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[[Image:Beasts.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Beasts of No Nation'' (2015)]] | [[Image:Beasts.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Beasts of No Nation'' (2015)]] | ||
'''''Beasts of No Nation''''' is a 2015 [[Netflix]] original film that is an adaptation of the 2005 novel of the same name by Uzodinma Iweala. The film follows Agu ([[Abraham Attah]]), a young boy growing up in an unnamed African nation during a civil war. When his family is killed by | '''''Beasts of No Nation''''' is a 2015 [[Netflix]] original film that is an adaptation of the 2005 novel of the same name by Uzodinma Iweala. The film follows Agu ([[Abraham Attah]]), a young boy growing up in an unnamed West African nation during a civil war. When his family is killed by government forces, Agu finds himself drafted as a child soldier in the rebel army run by the Commandant ([[Idris Elba]]). The film was the first original feature released by [[Netflix]] and was directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, who had helmed every episode of the first season of the series ''[[True Detective - Season 1|True Detective]]''. | ||
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[[File:BONN 13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Makarov PM]] pistol is seen in the hands of Commandant ([[Idris Elba]]).]] | [[File:BONN 13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Makarov PM]] pistol is seen in the hands of Commandant ([[Idris Elba]]).]] | ||
[[File:BONN 12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The pistol is put to the head of Agu ([[Abraham Attah]]).]] | [[File:BONN 12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The pistol is put to the head of Agu ([[Abraham Attah]]).]] | ||
=Shotguns= | |||
==Double-Barreled Shotgun== | |||
Double-barreled shotguns are used by rebel fighters. | |||
[[File:BONN-shotgun-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A rebel loads his shotgun.]] | |||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
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[[FN MAG|FN MAG-58]] machine guns are seen used by both government and rebel forces. | [[FN MAG|FN MAG-58]] machine guns are seen used by both government and rebel forces. | ||
[[Image:FN MAG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FN MAG-58 - 7.62x51mm NATO.]] | [[Image:FN MAG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FN MAG-58 - 7.62x51mm NATO.]] | ||
[[File:BONN-FNMAG-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A rebel holds a FN MAG while the commandant observes a battle.]] | |||
[[File:BONN 09.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[File:BONN 09.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
[[File:BONN 10.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[File:BONN 10.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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==Browning M1919A4== | ==Browning M1919A4== | ||
[[Browning M1919A4]] machine guns are seen on some military vehicles. | [[Browning M1919A4]] machine guns are seen on some military vehicles. | ||
[[File:M1919A4 pintle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1919A4 on a pedestal mount - .30-06.]] | [[File:M1919A4 pintle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1919A4 on a pedestal mount - .30-06.]] | ||
[[File:BONN-M1919-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A government soldier fires a mounted Browning M1919.]] | |||
[[File:BONN 06.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[File:BONN 06.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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[[Browning M2|Browning M2HB]] machine guns are seen mounted on government jeeps and rebel technicals. | [[Browning M2|Browning M2HB]] machine guns are seen mounted on government jeeps and rebel technicals. | ||
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2 - .50 BMG.]] | [[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2 - .50 BMG.]] | ||
[[File:BONN 09.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[File:BONN-M2-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A M2HB machine gun is hoisted up a cliff side.]] | ||
[[File:BONN 09.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rebels fire a pickup-mounted M2HB.]] | |||
=Other= | =Other= | ||
Revision as of 18:50, 6 November 2016
Beasts of No Nation is a 2015 Netflix original film that is an adaptation of the 2005 novel of the same name by Uzodinma Iweala. The film follows Agu (Abraham Attah), a young boy growing up in an unnamed West African nation during a civil war. When his family is killed by government forces, Agu finds himself drafted as a child soldier in the rebel army run by the Commandant (Idris Elba). The film was the first original feature released by Netflix and was directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, who had helmed every episode of the first season of the series True Detective.
The following weapons were used in the film Beasts of No Nation:
Handguns
Makarov PM
A Makarov PM pistol is the sidearm of Commandant (Idris Elba).
Shotguns
Double-Barreled Shotgun
Double-barreled shotguns are used by rebel fighters.
Rifles
AIM
Romanian AIM rifles are used by rebel fighters.
AKM
The AKM is another rifle commonly used by the rebel fighters.
AKMS
Agu (Abraham Attah) uses an AKMS throughout the film. The rifle has a smooth receiver cover and a Chinese Type 56 plastic handguard, but has the open sights and slanted muzzle brake of an AKMS. Rebel fighters are also frequently seen with AKMS rifles with triangular single strut folding stocks.
Colt M16A2
UN peacekeepers are armed with M16A2 rifles.
Heckler & Koch G3A3
MONUC peacekeepers, government soldiers and rebels are armed with Heckler & Koch G3A3 rifles.
Norinco Type 56
Some rebel fighters use early-model Norinco Type 56 rifles, as distinguished by their milled receivers and hooded sights.
Machine Guns
FN MAG-58
FN MAG-58 machine guns are seen used by both government and rebel forces.
Browning M1919A4
Browning M1919A4 machine guns are seen on some military vehicles.
Browning M2HB
Browning M2HB machine guns are seen mounted on government jeeps and rebel technicals.
Other
Type 69 RPG
Rebels are seen armed with the Chinese Type 69 RPG launcher.
