The Jackal Speaks: Inside the Mind of a Mass Murderer
Synopsis
A Storyville documentary exploring the extraordinary life of Ilich Ramirez Sanchez, better known globally as Carlos the Jackal. The mastermind of some of the most audacious attacks of the 20th century, he has never spoken for himself – until now. From his childhood in Venezuela to his radicalisation, his operations across Europe and the Middle East, and his relationships with some of the era’s most infamous figures – from Colonel Gaddafi to Osama Bin Laden – Carlos speaks with unsettling clarity about his life, past actions and ideology. In this rare and intimate portrait, recorded from the confines of a French high-security prison, where he is serving three life sentences, Carlos shares his story - unfiltered, unapologetic and deeply revealing.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yaron Niski, Danny Liber
- Original Title
- The Jackal Speaks: Inside the Mind of a Mass Murderer
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Israel
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hebrew
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- BBC Storyville, Kuma Studios, NGI Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yaron Niski, Danny Liber
Donna Hacohen Naor, Shira Margalit, Elad Koperman
Department Leadership Roster
Yaron Niski
Director
Danny Liber
Director
Donna Hacohen Naor
Producer
Shira Margalit
Producer
Elad Koperman
Producer
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What is The Jackal Speaks: Inside the Mind of a Mass Murderer about?
A Storyville documentary exploring the extraordinary life of Ilich Ramirez Sanchez, better known globally as Carlos the Jackal. The mastermind of some of the most audacious attacks of the 20th century, he has never spoken for himself – until now. From his childhood in Venezuela to his radicalisation, his operations across Europe and the Middle East, and his relationships with some of the era’s most infamous figures – from Colonel Gaddafi to Osama Bin Laden – Carlos speaks with unsettling clarity about his life, past actions and ideology. In this rare and intimate portrait, recorded from the confines of a French high-security prison, where he is serving three life sentences, Carlos shares his story - unfiltered, unapologetic and deeply revealing.
Who directed The Jackal Speaks: Inside the Mind of a Mass Murderer?
The Jackal Speaks: Inside the Mind of a Mass Murderer was directed by Yaron Niski, Danny Liber.
Who stars in The Jackal Speaks: Inside the Mind of a Mass Murderer?
The principal cast of The Jackal Speaks: Inside the Mind of a Mass Murderer includes Ilich Ramírez Sánchez, Yaron Niski, Daniela Richterova, Ric Prado, Yaakov Falkov.
When was The Jackal Speaks: Inside the Mind of a Mass Murderer released and how long is it?
The Jackal Speaks: Inside the Mind of a Mass Murderer was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.