The Making of a New Empire (1999)

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Dutch documentary filmmaker Jos de Putter directs this portrait of Chechnya's charismatic leader Khoozh-Ahmend Noukhaev. The film shows the dashing leader touring about the strategically sensitive independent region of Russia as if he were a feudal lord. He doles out $100 bills to villagers, makes grandiose plans for the bombed out capital of Grozny, and dispenses with presidents at a whim.

Director: Jos de Putter
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 95 min
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Original Language: en
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What is The Making of a New Empire about?
Dutch documentary filmmaker Jos de Putter directs this portrait of Chechnya's charismatic leader Khoozh-Ahmend Noukhaev. The film shows the dashing leader touring about the strategically sensitive independent region of Russia as if he were a feudal lord. He doles out $100 bills to villagers, makes grandiose plans for the bombed out capital of Grozny, and dispenses with presidents at a whim.
Who directed The Making of a New Empire?
The Making of a New Empire was directed by Jos de Putter.
How long is The Making of a New Empire?
The Making of a New Empire has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is The Making of a New Empire?
The Making of a New Empire is a Documentary film.