Investigating Paradise (2018)
Investigating the idea of paradise in the muslim world.
Young Algerian journalist Nedjma is investigating Islamic accounts of paradise. She is particularly interested in the descriptions used by Salafi preachers to recruit young Algerian men as jihadists. She and her colleague Mustapha find a number of disturbing, richly embellished video sermons and decide to explore the phenomenon in more detail.
Director: Merzak Allouache
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 135 min
Release Date: January 17, 2018
Cast
Screenplay
- Merzak Allouache (Screenplay)
- Bahia Allouache (Screenplay)
Music: Yahia Bouchaala
Cinematography: Hocine Hadjali
Editing: Bahia Allouache
Production: Baya Films, Les. Asphofilms.
Country: France, Algeria
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Investigating Paradise about?
- Young Algerian journalist Nedjma is investigating Islamic accounts of paradise. She is particularly interested in the descriptions used by Salafi preachers to recruit young Algerian men as jihadists. She and her colleague Mustapha find a number of disturbing, richly embellished video sermons and decide to explore the phenomenon in more detail.
- Who directed Investigating Paradise?
- Investigating Paradise was directed by Merzak Allouache.
- Who stars in Investigating Paradise?
- Investigating Paradise stars Salima Abada, Younès Sabeur Chérif, Aida Guechoud.
- How long is Investigating Paradise?
- Investigating Paradise has a runtime of 2h 15m (135 minutes).
- What genre is Investigating Paradise?
- Investigating Paradise is a Documentary film.
- Where was Investigating Paradise produced?
- Investigating Paradise was produced in France, Algeria.