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Mastermind of September 11, The 

(Das Gehirn - Stationen eines Glaubenskriegers)


Director: Hubert Seipel, colour, 52 mins
Germany 2002

This film traces the life of Ayman al-Zawahiri, No 2-man in the al-Qaeda network: Coming from a prominent Egyptian family, al-Zawahiri is now one of the most wanted terrorists. The film shows al-Zawahiri’s development from a religious Muslim to an extremist with enormous power within al-Qaeda. With information from secret service agencies and testimonies of fighters from the Arab World, the film gives a gripping portrait of Islamic fundamentalism.

Category Documentary
Language German/English
Director Hubert Seipel
Screenplay -
Cast -
Production WDR
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