1979 - The Year Of The Islamist Revolution (2022)

During the 1970s the Middle East was a battleground for the Cold War; liberal pro-Western forces battled with pro-Soviet Arab Nationalists and Baathists. But in 1979 a series of events – the Iranian Revolution, Egypt’s peace with Israel, the Mecca Mosque Siege, and the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan – contributed to a radical change in the mind-set of the region and its leaders. It was the start of the meteoric rise of radical Islam.

Released July 1, 2022 100 min Episode 50 min None+

Genres: Documentary, War

Production Companies: OR Media

Network: ARTE

Country: United Kingdom
Production Country: United Kingdom
Languages: English, Persian