Foreign Volunteers: In the Hell of Raqqa (2019)
Inspired by the mythology of the International Brigades of the Spanish Civil War, over 300 foreign volunteers chose to give up their comfortable lives and go fight ISIS in Raqqa. We filmed them there, fly-on-the-wall style, fighting, talking, laughing, being attacked by suicide bombs and sniper fire. We were with them until Raqqa was freed. And then we followed them back home – changed forever. Every night, between July and October 2017, young men with no previous military experience pushed through the most dangerous streets of the world. They conquered Raqqa, block after block. They met death and violence. And eventually, along with the Kurdish and Arab forces of the Syrian Democratic Forces, they liberated Raqqa and ended the reign of the most murderous cult of the XXI century. Some of them went back home. We were there when they told their story to their families. This is the untold story of the young Westerners who left everything behind to fight ISIS.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Foreign Volunteers: In the Hell of Raqqa about?
- Inspired by the mythology of the International Brigades of the Spanish Civil War, over 300 foreign volunteers chose to give up their comfortable lives and go fight ISIS in Raqqa. We filmed them there, fly-on-the-wall style, fighting, talking, laughing, being attacked by suicide bombs and sniper fire. We were with them until Raqqa was freed. And then we followed them back home – changed forever. Every night, between July and October 2017, young men with no previous military experience pushed through the most dangerous streets of the world. They conquered Raqqa, block after block. They met death and violence. And eventually, along with the Kurdish and Arab forces of the Syrian Democratic Forces, they liberated Raqqa and ended the reign of the most murderous cult of the XXI century. Some of them went back home. We were there when they told their story to their families. This is the untold story of the young Westerners who left everything behind to fight ISIS.
- Who directed Foreign Volunteers: In the Hell of Raqqa?
- Foreign Volunteers: In the Hell of Raqqa was directed by Pedro Brito Da Fonseca, Paul Moreira.
- How long is Foreign Volunteers: In the Hell of Raqqa?
- Foreign Volunteers: In the Hell of Raqqa has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Foreign Volunteers: In the Hell of Raqqa?
- Foreign Volunteers: In the Hell of Raqqa is a Documentary film.
- Where was Foreign Volunteers: In the Hell of Raqqa produced?
- Foreign Volunteers: In the Hell of Raqqa was produced in France.