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Completed in 1999, award winning Immortal
Fortress takes the viewer on a dangerous behind-the-scenes
journey into Chechnya, exploring the tiny mountain republic's war
driven culture while searching for it's most prolific warrior, Shamil
Basayev.
After centuries of blood feuds and resistance to all foreign occupiers,
the warrior cult defines Chechen society. Ideally every Chechen
man is first a warrior. Shamil Basayev personifies this warrior
spirit. To Russia and the west he is a terrorist but to many in
Chechnya a hero. The surprise attack on the Russian city Budyonnovsk
in 1995 and the invasion of Dagestan in 1999 have given him international
attention and brought Russia back to the battlefield.
Immortal Fortress is a riveting look behind the scenes
of one of the world's most controversial men and least understood
cultures. It answers the broader question of why Shamil Basayev
and thousands of other Chechens fight.
Director’s note:
“Although this film was shot and edited nearly six years ago,
and does not take into consideration events like the Moscow Theater
and Beslan hostage taking operations, we feel that it continues
to be relevant considering the on-going struggle in Chechnya. We
have also received numerous requests for this film and as a result
decided to make it available again. For a more updated picture of
what is happening in Chechnya and Shamil Basayev please consider
our most recent film, Chechnya: Separatism or Jihad. Thanks again
for your interest.”
Dodge Billingsley (Combat Films and Research)
Running Time: 52.00
Technical Specifications: 4:3 NTSC
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