Terror in Moscow

Synopsis

Documentary about the siege in a Moscow theatre in October 2002 when Chechen rebels held the terrified audience hostage for 57 hours. It all ended in controversial circumstances when Putin ordered in his troops. Using survivor’s testimony, recordings of mobile phone calls and video footage, the film builds a shocking picture of the events of the siege.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of production

2003

Notes

Broadcast on C4 on 12/5/2003

Subjects

Geography; Politics & government

Keywords

Moscow; political events; Russia; sieges; hostage taking; political geography; Chechnia

Online availability

URI

http://www.channel4.com/programmes/terror-in-moscow/4od

Price

free

Delivery

Streamed

Credits

Contributor

Dan Reed

Sponsor

Name

Channel 4

Distributor

Name

4OD

Web

http://www.channel4.com/programmes/4od External site opens in new window