Chechnya's struggle for independence from Russia is a long-standing and underreported humanitarian crisis, with nearly 150,000 civilians killed in two wars over the past decade. The film Mountain Men & Holy Wars explores the roots of this conflict by tracing the life and legacy of Imam Shamil, a legendary warrior who led Chechnya's first rebellion against Russia.
Mountain Men and Holy Wars
The devastating conflict between Chechnya and Russia has resulted in an estimated 150,000 civilian casualties, making it one of the deadliest conflicts of the modern era.
