Also Known as Jihadi

This documentary follows a young man's path to radicalism, examining his travels from France to Syria and his return to France, where he faces incarceration for alleged ties to Daesh. The film is rooted in real events and is based on extensive judicial documents, providing a factual backbone to its narrative.

Employing landscape theory, Also Known as Jihadi presents the story through the locations the subject traverses rather than traditional biographical methods. The film questions how these varied landscapes reflect the broader social and political contexts influencing the character's experiences of alienation and return. The use of landscape shots serves as a powerful commentary on the environment's role in shaping personal narratives and broader societal issues.