Girls' War
Kurdistan, la guerre des filles
Synopsis
As the forces of ISIS and Assad tear through villages and society in Syria and Northern Iraq, a group of brave and idealistic women are taking up arms against them—and winning inspiring victories. Members of “The Free Women’s Party” come from Paris, Turkish Kurdistan, and other parts of the world. Their dream: To create a Democratic Syria, and a society based on gender equality. Guns in hand, these women are carrying on a movement with roots that run 40 years deep in the Kurdish Workers’ Party (PKK) in Turkey. GIRL’S WAR honors the legacy of Sakine Cansiz, co-founder of the PKK who was assassinated in Paris in 2013, and reflects on the sacrifices made by all of the women in the movement, who have endured jail, rape, war, and persecution in their quest to liberate their lives and sisters from male dominance. With scenes of solidarity, strength, and love amongst these brave women soldiers, GIRL'S WAR is a surprising story of Middle Eastern feminism on the front lines.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2017-01-20
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mylène Sauloy
- Screenplay & Story
- Mylène Sauloy
- Original Title
- Kurdistan, la guerre des filles
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Kurdish, Turkish
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Magnéto Presse, ARTE
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Mylène Sauloy
Mylène Sauloy
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What is Girls' War about?
As the forces of ISIS and Assad tear through villages and society in Syria and Northern Iraq, a group of brave and idealistic women are taking up arms against them—and winning inspiring victories. Members of “The Free Women’s Party” come from Paris, Turkish Kurdistan, and other parts of the world. Their dream: To create a Democratic Syria, and a society based on gender equality. Guns in hand, these women are carrying on a movement with roots that run 40 years deep in the Kurdish Workers’ Party (PKK) in Turkey. GIRL’S WAR honors the legacy of Sakine Cansiz, co-founder of the PKK who was assassinated in Paris in 2013, and reflects on the sacrifices made by all of the women in the movement, who have endured jail, rape, war, and persecution in their quest to liberate their lives and sisters from male dominance. With scenes of solidarity, strength, and love amongst these brave women soldiers, GIRL'S WAR is a surprising story of Middle Eastern feminism on the front lines.
Who directed Girls' War?
Girls' War was directed by Mylène Sauloy.
Who stars in Girls' War?
The principal cast of Girls' War includes Sakine Cansız (Sara), Aysel Doğan, Gültan Kışanak, Nurhayat Altun, Ayla Akat.
When was Girls' War released and how long is it?
Girls' War was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 53m.