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The Essence of Terror

The Essence of Terror

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Documentary

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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.

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Budget

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Status

Released

Original Language

Swedish

Runtime

58 mins

Rating

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Release Date

14 October 2013

Country

Sweden

Cast

Martin Schibbye

Martin Schibbye

Self

Johan Persson

Johan Persson

Self

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