Peshmerga
Synopsis
From July to December 2015, with a camera team in tow, Bernard-Henri Lévy journeyed 1,000 km along the frontline separating Iraqi Kurdistan from Islamic State troops. The journey resulted in an illustrated logbook offering a special insight into an unfinished war with a global impact. Alongside the Peshmergas – Kurdish fighters imbued with a spirit of unfailing determination in their fight against obscurantism and jihadism, the film takes us from the heights of Mosul to the heart of the Sinjar mountains, passing the last Christian monasteries threatened with destruction along the way. A tale peopled by real characters, men and women whose faces are rarely seen...
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Bernard-Henri Lévy
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Araz Abdulkhadr
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Bakhtiyar Muhammad
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Ameed Bahram
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Mike Barzani
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Sirwan Barzani
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Ahmed Gardi
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Maghdid Harki
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Sheikh Jafar
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Kemal Kirkuki
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Sabah Zangana
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Général Harass
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Shwan Muhammad Gharib
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Hussein Yazdanpanah
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Release History & Theatrical Window
CPH:DOX
Festival / Special Debut
January 10, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard-Henri Lévy
- Original Score
- Jean-Fabien Dijoud, Nicolas Ker, Henri Graetz
- Original Title
- Peshmerga
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Margo Cinéma, Canal+, ARTE France Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard-Henri Lévy
Jean-Fabien Dijoud, Nicolas Ker, Henri Graetz
Olivier Jacquin, Camille Lotteau, Ala Hoshyar Tayyeb
Camille Lotteau
François Margolin
Department Leadership Roster
Bernard-Henri Lévy
Director
Jean-Fabien Dijoud
Original Music Composer
Nicolas Ker
Original Music Composer
Olivier Jacquin
Director of Photography
Henri Graetz
Original Music Composer
Camille Lotteau
Director of Photography
Ala Hoshyar Tayyeb
Director of Photography
François Margolin
Producer
Camille Lotteau
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Peshmerga.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Peshmerga
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Peshmerga about?
From July to December 2015, with a camera team in tow, Bernard-Henri Lévy journeyed 1,000 km along the frontline separating Iraqi Kurdistan from Islamic State troops. The journey resulted in an illustrated logbook offering a special insight into an unfinished war with a global impact. Alongside the Peshmergas – Kurdish fighters imbued with a spirit of unfailing determination in their fight against obscurantism and jihadism, the film takes us from the heights of Mosul to the heart of the Sinjar mountains, passing the last Christian monasteries threatened with destruction along the way. A tale peopled by real characters, men and women whose faces are rarely seen...
Who directed Peshmerga?
Peshmerga was directed by Bernard-Henri Lévy.
Who stars in Peshmerga?
The principal cast of Peshmerga includes Bernard-Henri Lévy, Araz Abdulkhadr, Bakhtiyar Muhammad, Ameed Bahram, Mike Barzani.
When was Peshmerga released and how long is it?
Peshmerga was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Peshmerga?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Peshmerga was composed by Jean-Fabien Dijoud, Nicolas Ker, Henri Graetz.