The Jihadist
Synopsis
Over most of two decades, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani’s life has been a roadmap of Islamist militancy in Iraq and Syria. Designated a terrorist by the United States, the powerful Syrian militant now seeks a new relationship with the West.
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The Jihadist (full documentary) | FRONTLINEOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2021-06-02
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Smith, Marcela Gaviria
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Smith, Marcela Gaviria
- Original Score
- François-Paul Aïche
- Original Title
- The Jihadist
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- FRONTLINE, RAINmedia, GBH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Smith, Marcela Gaviria
Martin Smith, Marcela Gaviria
François-Paul Aïche
Scott Anger, Rachel Beth Anderson
Jennifer Brooks, Brian Funck
Martin Smith, Marcela Gaviria
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Smith
Director
Scott Anger
Director of Photography
François-Paul Aïche
Original Music Composer
Rachel Beth Anderson
Director of Photography
Jennifer Brooks
Editor
Martin Smith
Producer
Brian Funck
Editor
Martin Smith
Writer
Marcela Gaviria
Director
Marcela Gaviria
Writer
Marcela Gaviria
Producer
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What is The Jihadist about?
Over most of two decades, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani’s life has been a roadmap of Islamist militancy in Iraq and Syria. Designated a terrorist by the United States, the powerful Syrian militant now seeks a new relationship with the West.
Who directed The Jihadist?
The Jihadist was directed by Martin Smith, Marcela Gaviria.
Who stars in The Jihadist?
The principal cast of The Jihadist includes Martin Smith, Ahmed al-Sharaa, Rania Abouzeid, David Schenker, Andrew Tabler.
When was The Jihadist released and how long is it?
The Jihadist was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 55m.
Who composed the musical score for The Jihadist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Jihadist was composed by François-Paul Aïche.