An unusual job in unusual circumstances is what Special Forces is all about.

FRENCH filmmaker Stéphane Rybojad was directing a documentary about the Special Forces of the French army back in 2005. This not only gave him access to some of the most interesting material, but in the course of researching for the documentary, he became interested in studying the young people who volunteer to be part of the Special Forces and are forced to keep their lives a secret even from their families and closest friends. On top of that, those who make the tough rounds must continue to hone their skills for 10 years before they are considered mature enough to go on the country’s most high-risk and sensitive operations.