In the aftermath of the 2003 American invasion of Iraq, a power vacuum and sectarian tensions created the conditions for the rise of a brutal extremist force. This documentary explores the origins of the Islamic State, tracing its roots back to the insurgency led by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi and the subsequent destabilization of the region. Through interviews with former insurgents and civilians, the film examines how the interplay of local grievances, foreign intervention, and psychological warfare transformed a localized conflict into a global threat, ultimately leading to the horrific violence that would later strike at the heart of Europe.