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11 Septembre, l'avertissement du commandant Massoud
On September 9, 2001, Commander Massoud, a hero of the Afghan resistance, was assassinated by two members of al-Qaeda posing as journalists. Two days later, the terrorist organization struck the United States. However, a few months earlier, during a visit to France, Commander Massoud had come to warn the West about the disastrous plans of al-Qaeda and the rise of the Taliban. He asked the West to exert pressure on Pakistan, a country that supplied arms, supported and sheltered the Taliban, but which was also a major buyer of French arms. He was not listened to.
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Plot Summary
This documentary explores the prophetic warnings issued by Ahmad Shah Massoud regarding the rise of extremist groups and the potential for large-scale terrorist attacks targeting the West. It delves into Massoud's strategic vision and his efforts to combat al-Qaeda and the Taliban in Afghanistan during the 1990s. The film highlights his prescient insights into the evolving global threat posed by radical Islamism.
Critical Reception
The film received a limited release and generally positive reception, particularly praised for its historical significance and the poignant insights it offers into Commandant Massoud's foresight. Reviewers noted its value in understanding the geopolitical context leading up to 9/11 and Massoud's role as a key figure in the fight against terrorism.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for shedding light on Massoud's crucial warnings.
Seen as an important historical document concerning the pre-9/11 era.
Appreciated for its focus on a figure largely unknown to Western audiences before the attacks.
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Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
Ahmad Shah Massoud was assassinated by al-Qaeda operatives just two days before the September 11, 2001 attacks, a tragic irony underscoring the film's central theme of his prophetic warnings.
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