The Rise of the Houthis

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The Rise of the Houthis (2015)

Directed by Safa Al Ahmad

Documentary · 44m

A gripping doc by a brave female journalist operating in a harsh testosterone riddled region. In Yemen, the Houthis have seized control but still face formidable opposition from groups linked to Al Qa'ida and Islamic State. The reporter fearlessly crosses the front-lines seeking to understand this complex proxy conflict. The doc reveals Yemen's remarkable turn around, from Saudi backed Sunni rule, to Iran supported Shia dominance.

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Cast

Crew

Director
Safa Al Ahmad

Details

Release date
2015-03-18
Runtime
44m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
Arabic, English
Countries
United Kingdom, Yemen
Production
BBC