The Essence of Terror (2013)

Journalists Johan Persson and Martin Schibbye talk about the horrendous days in the desert, rail executions and false terror charges. They were arrested before they could report on the violence in the closed state of Ogaden. But the Ethiopian regime failed to silence them. With the help of never-before-seen video material and testimonies smuggled out of the country by a high ranking official, the whole story can finally be told. About Johan and Martin. About the violence in Ogaden. And about the prisoners of dictatorship.

Director: Andreas Rocksén
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Johan Ripås, Johan Persson
Production: Laika Film & Television, SVT
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska, English, Somali
Original Language: sv

Keywords

journalism, somalia

More Films by Director: Andreas Rocksén
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Essence of Terror about?
Journalists Johan Persson and Martin Schibbye talk about the horrendous days in the desert, rail executions and false terror charges. They were arrested before they could report on the violence in the closed state of Ogaden. But the Ethiopian regime failed to silence them. With the help of never-before-seen video material and testimonies smuggled out of the country by a high ranking official, the whole story can finally be told. About Johan and Martin. About the violence in Ogaden. And about the prisoners of dictatorship.
Who directed The Essence of Terror?
The Essence of Terror was directed by Andreas Rocksén.
Who stars in The Essence of Terror?
The Essence of Terror stars Martin Schibbye, Johan Persson.
How long is The Essence of Terror?
The Essence of Terror has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
What genre is The Essence of Terror?
The Essence of Terror is a Documentary film.
Where was The Essence of Terror produced?
The Essence of Terror was produced in Sweden.