Cry of the Sky
هەنسکی ئاسمان
Synopsis
Cry of the Sky is loosely about events that led to the collapse of the first Kurdish revolution of 1961 and the chaotic recovery of the resistance movement during the second half of the 1970s. The storyline takes its point of departure from the current situation in the Kurdistan region with the ongoing war between the Peshmerga and a new foe, the Islamic State (ISIS/Daesh).
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantasporto International Film Festival 2020
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shahram Qadir
- Screenplay & Story
- Shahram Qadir
- Original Score
- Payam Kakil
- Original Title
- هەنسکی ئاسمان
- Country of Origin
- Iraq
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, Kurdish, Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shahram Qadir
Shahram Qadir
Payam Kakil
Falah Hassan
Shahram Qadir
Reshwan Ibrahim, Razhan Aziz
Department Leadership Roster
Reshwan Ibrahim
Producer
Shahram Qadir
Editor
Razhan Aziz
Producer
Falah Hassan
Director of Photography
Shahram Qadir
Director
Shahram Qadir
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Kurdish Films (Kurdish Cinema)
The collection includes Kurdish films and films about the Kurds or Kurdistan. There are many more Kurdish films out there, but I will not add a film to the list if I haven't watched it.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cry of the Sky
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cry of the Sky about?
Cry of the Sky is loosely about events that led to the collapse of the first Kurdish revolution of 1961 and the chaotic recovery of the resistance movement during the second half of the 1970s. The storyline takes its point of departure from the current situation in the Kurdistan region with the ongoing war between the Peshmerga and a new foe, the Islamic State (ISIS/Daesh).
Who directed Cry of the Sky?
Cry of the Sky was directed by Shahram Qadir.
Who stars in Cry of the Sky?
The principal cast of Cry of the Sky includes Kazhan Asadi, Razhan Aziz, Sariyeh Kayhanpoor, Zivar Zana, Kardina Hemn.
When was Cry of the Sky released and how long is it?
Cry of the Sky was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Cry of the Sky?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cry of the Sky was composed by Payam Kakil.