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201672 minPGdocumentary

7.7/ 10(10 ratings)• TMDB

Jihadists

201672 minPGdocumentary

7.7/ 10(10 ratings)• TMDB

The film focuses on the rise of jihadism in Mali, providing insight into the factors contributing to its growth in the region.

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François Margolin,

Lemine Ould Salem

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The film focuses on the rise of jihadism in Mali, providing insight into the factors contributing to its growth in the region.

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François Margolindirector

Lemine Ould Salemdirector

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A documentary that takes us to the heart of jihadism in Mali

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