SummaryPath of Blood depicts Islamist terrorism, as it has never been seen before. Drawn from a hoard of jihadi home-movie footage that was captured by Saudi security services, this is the story of Muslim terrorists targeting Muslim civilians and brought to justice by Muslim security agents. It is a stark reminder that all who are touched by terrorism a... Read More
Directed By:Jonathan Hacker
Path of Blood
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Generally Favorable
63
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Generally Favorable
7.9
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
64% Positive
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
27% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
9% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Jul 25, 2018
80
As eye-opening as it is disturbing, with little in the way of commentary, it’s a patchwork of raw, brutal images that weave a chilling narrative of youthful naivety and adventure being warped into death and destruction.
Jul 13, 2018
75
Powerful, devastating, depressing and deeply unsettling, the documentary Path of Blood by British filmmaker Jonathan Hacker gives new meaning to the word terror.
User score
Generally Favorable
79% Positive
11 Ratings
11 Ratings
0% Mixed
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21% Negative
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
Jul 23, 2018
10
Rarely do I end watching a film/ documentary unable to move from my seat - processing slowly what I have just seen. This is a brilliant and powerful piece of filmmaking - and left me mulling over so many issues that it stayed with me for days. Loved this for a whole range of complex and compelling reasons. A must see.
Jul 17, 2018
10
Extraordinary editing. Such an important intake on the nature of Al Qaeda. Videos are taken from an Al Qaeda gang members demonstrating the complexity and brutality of the terror group.
Jul 12, 2018
75
Path of Blood is more an immediate experience, and as such succeeds in unexpected ways. The human normality of what it shows is nearly more sickening than the carnage itself.
Jul 25, 2018
70
In Path of Blood, the masks come off, and we literally see the faces of Al Qaeda in action, with the propaganda machine turned off. What’s shocking is how ordinary and high-spirited they appear.
Jul 12, 2018
60
Watching Path of Blood is frequently a queasy experience, and given the bewildering array of names and complications, not always an illuminating one. But it commands attention as an object lesson in the banality of evil.
Jun 13, 2018
50
It makes for a chilling portrait of fanaticism at work, even if it is more historical than anything worthy of “let’s feel that fear again” topicality. Even if we suspect its designed to gin up more support for our Islamic ally in the Middle East.
Jul 9, 2018
38
The film in effect positions young jihadis less as fervid, bloodthirsty psychopaths and more as dumb kids at summer camp.
Jul 17, 2018
10
This film tells the story of Al Qaeda members operating in their home country and the Saudi government's efforts to defeat them. No talking heads, just extraordinary, compelling footage, both seized from Al Qaeda and shot by the Saudi security forces.
Jul 17, 2018
10
Astonishing footage from real Al-Qaeda jihadis in Saudi Arabia, who just seem like kids (terrifyingly!). Director Jon Hacker skillfully presents the footage in a very objective way, letting the viewer make up their own mind, but the film is nonetheless powerful and shocking, indeed more so.
Jul 17, 2018
10
Great documentary; moving and thought provoking! Puts a human face to terrorism.
Jul 17, 2018
9
It's a great if shocking documentary. There's little voiceover, meaning it's just you watching kids and young men living their ordinary, banal lives whilst preparing for and engaging in terrorism. It depicts both the innocence and absolute evil of terrorism without flinching away from what is often extremely disturbing imagery.
Production Company:
- Page 1
- OR Media
Release Date:Jul 13, 2018
Duration:1 h 32 m
Rating:R
Tagline:A Documentary. Shot by Al Qaeda.
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Awards
Screen Awards, UK
• 2 Nominations
Spotlight Documentary Film Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Latitude Film Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
