THE BAFTA nominated film Kajaki, which depicts a true story from Afghanistan in 2006, will enjoy a special charity screening in Southampton next week.

It tells the extraordinary tale of a group of soldiers, mostly from the British Army's 3rd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment (3 Para), who were trapped in a minefield while stationed at Kajaki Dam.

A small unit of soldiers is dug into a ridge overlooking the dam. A three-man patrol sets out to disable a Taliban roadblock. In a dried out river bed at the foot of the ridge, one of the patrol detonates a land mine, blowing off his leg and setting into motion a desperate rescue mission.

His fellow soldiers come to his aid, only to find themselves trapped in an unmarked minefield, a relic of the Russian invasion of the 1980s. With no way out, any movement risks certain injury and possible death.

Out of this harrowing day came tales of bravery, selflessness and heroism, but also tragic consequences, for leader Corporal Mark Wright and his comrades, who risked their own lives to help each other.

The screening, at Harbour Lights Picturehouse on Thursday (February 11) at 9.30am for a 9.50am start, will be followed by a question and answer session with the film's award winning producer Andrew de Lotbiniere.

The event is in aid of the Royal British Legion.

For tickets, contact Clare Peppiatt on 023 80 477274 or email cpeppiatt@britishlegion.org.uk