Massoud, l'Afghan

original title:
Massoud, l'Afghan
other titles:
Massoud, the Afghan
country / year of production:
France / 1998
original length:
89 min. , color
premiere:
2 October 1998, Arte
genre:
Documentary
based on:
Christophe de Ponfilly. Massoud l'Afghan. Paris: Eds. du Félin, 1998.
director:
Christophe de Ponfilly
film script:
Christophe de Ponfilly
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plot synopsis:
This documentary deals with the legendary freedom fighter Massoud. He was the leader of a loyal band of fighters in the mountains of Afghanistan. First he fought against the Soviet invasion and then against the Taliban. This documentary shows 18 years of the life of Massoud. He was assassinated shortly before September 11, 2001.
keywords:
made-for-TV film , guerilla warfare , single fighter , occupation , boot-camp , liberation
war:
Russian-Afghan War (1979-1989)
literature:
Mehrabodin Masstan/ Pilar Hélène Surgers. Massoud au cœur. Monaco: Éd. du Rocher, 2003.
remarks:
Homepage: http://www.ocean-films.com/massoud/accueil.htm
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