Slaying, Slaughtering, and Burning: ISIS, the Cinematic Caliphate | Al Akhbar English
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ISIS’ audiovisual achievements and propaganda cannot be ignored. This is an unprecedented phenomenon we are witnessing. The Islamist group is leading the media war, and its responses are not limited to dull documentation of events as was the case in Iraq years ago.
Conspiracy theories have started to resurface. It has been said that these scenes were shot in high-budget studios, and must be backed by the CIA. However, observers of the development of productions by jihadi groups know that such theories are unfounded...and ultimately, the real tragedy here is that these videos are very real and authentic.