CinemaOSMovie · 2021 · 0h 55m

The Jihadist

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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.

Directed byMartin Smith, Marcela Gaviria

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Status: Released
Runtime: 0h 55m
Language: EN
Released: June 1, 2021

Studios

RAINmedia

Featuring

Cast & crew

6 credited

Starring

Martin Smith

Ahmed al-Sharaa

Rania Abouzeid

David Schenker

Andrew Tabler

Jim Jeffrey

Creative team

Directed by: Martin Smith
Marcela Gaviria
Written by: Martin Smith
Marcela Gaviria
Produced by: Martin Smith
Marcela Gaviria

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