

9/11 - Der lange Schatten des Terrors
DocumentaryWar & PoliticsCrime
The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, reshaped the world far beyond the day itself. The ensuing “War on Terror” transformed warfare and intelligence operations, expanded surveillance and the use of drones, and raised fundamental questions about torture, human rights and the rule of law. At the same time, 9/11 fuelled racism, radicalisation and conspiracy theories, while contributing to growing distrust in political institutions and the media. From the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and Guantánamo to the rise of right-wing populism and increasing political and social division, the long-term consequences of 9/11 continue to shape global politics and society today.
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Seasons & episodes
1Delusion4 Sept 2026 · 44mAfter 9/11, fear spreads and not just in the US. Images of the enemy take hold and intensify. Crises, surveillance, and online hatred fuel the viral spread of conspiracy theories.
2The Hunt4 Sept 2026 · 45mThe hunt for the masterminds behind 9/11 sees the growing prominence of US intelligence agencies and military drones. By resorting to legal violations and torture, the US jeopardizes its credibility.
3Division4 Sept 2026 · 45mThe shock of 2001 deepens political and social divides from the rise of right-wing populism and the erosion of trust in the media to the withdrawal of NATO troops from Afghanistan.
Details
- Created by
- Lisa-Marie Schnell, Niklas Kreusch
- First aired
- 4 Sept 2026
- Last aired
- 4 Sept 2026
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- German
- Network
- ZDFinfo
- Episodes
- 3
Cast
Tobias MeisterSelf - Narrator (voice)

















