Dugma – The Button

When al Qaida in Syria are up against a seemingly impenetrable enemy position, they send in the Martyrdom Seekers – volunteers who drive a truck or an armored personnel carrier loaded with tons of explosives towards the enemy and detonate the load. These operations are simply known among the Jihadis by the Arabic word for button: Dugma. In this fearless film, we follow four Martyrdom Seekers in their daily lives waiting for their turn to go on the final mission. A breathtaking journey to the dark side of the human psyche and an insightful view on the burning issue of religious fanaticism.

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Script: Paul Salahadin Refsdal

Cinematography: Paul Salahadin Refsdal

Editing: Robert Stengard

Sound: Svenn Jakobsen

Production: Medieoperatorene AS

Producers: Ingvil Giske

Format: Color

Production Country: Norway

Production Year: 2016

Duration: 60