The Making of a New Empire


1h 35m 1999

Brief Synopsis

A portrait of Chechen leader Khozh-Ahmed Noukhaev. A very powerful man and a devout Muslim, Noukhaev rose to power through the founding of the Chechen Mafia and plans to initiate an expensive restoration of the capital city, Grozny. Politcally important and traditionally very nationalistic, Chechnya

Film Details

Also Known As
Making of a New Empire
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1999

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m

Synopsis

A portrait of Chechen leader Khozh-Ahmed Noukhaev. A very powerful man and a devout Muslim, Noukhaev rose to power through the founding of the Chechen Mafia and plans to initiate an expensive restoration of the capital city, Grozny. Politcally important and traditionally very nationalistic, Chechnya's unique place in the contemporary world is seen through the particular viewpoint of Noukhaev.

Film Details

Also Known As
Making of a New Empire
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1999

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1999

Released in United States July 2000

Released in United States September 1999

Released in United States 1999

Released in United States July 2000 (Shown at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival July 5-15, 2000.)

Released in United States September 1999 (Shown at Toronto International Film Festival (Real to Reel) September 9-18, 1999.)

Shown at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival July 5-15, 2000.

Shown at Toronto International Film Festival (Real to Reel) September 9-18, 1999.