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Central Asia: The Call of ISIS
Genres
Documentary
Overview
In the footsteps of a top Tajik officer who rallied to the Islamic State, an investigation into the jihadist temptation in the former Soviet republics of Central Asia.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
54 min
Release Date
2020-09-15
Status
Released
Original Language
French
Vote Count
5
Vote Average
7
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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