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Investigating Paradise, is a 2018 Algerian movie, directed by Merzak Allouache, and starring Salima Abada, Younès Sabeur Chérif, Aida Guechoud. with a runtime of 135 minutes.
Investigating Paradise is an Algerian documentary that follows young journalist Nedjma as she investigates Islamic narratives about paradise — specifically the rhetoric deployed by Salafi preachers to recruit young Algerian men into jihadist movements. Alongside her colleague Mustapha, she uncovers a series of disturbing yet richly embellished video sermons and resolves to probe the phenomenon more deeply. The film is a bold and nuanced exploration of the intersection between religious faith and radicalization, examining how extremist recruitment exploits spiritual longing and what it means for a generation of Algerian youth caught between tradition and manipulation.
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