Heval
Synopsis
When a British-born actor abandons his Hollywood career to volunteer to Join the Kurdish YPG to fight ISIS in Syria, many see him as a selfless hero battling America's most insidious enemy. But others think he's a hot-tempered narcissist, staging a publicity stunt to further his career - and when his service ends, neither the UK nor the US welcome him back. Through incisive interviews with the actor, his supporters, his detractors, and top-tier experts - and featuring the actor's own jaw-dropping helmet-cam video of deadly battles with and interrogations of ISIS fighters - Heval gives viewers unprecedented access into a war against evil and one man's controversial role in it.
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"Heval" Offical Trailer (on Curiosity Stream ) 9.23.2021
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-09-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 23, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adam R. Wood
- Screenplay & Story
- David O'Donnell
- Original Title
- Heval
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Kurdish
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- CuriosityStream, Mafficking Pictures, LINK Entertainment, Jupiter Entertainment, Sky Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adam R. Wood
David O'Donnell
Reid Russell
Adam R. Wood, Lindsay Kralovetz, Scott Rosann
Craig Scott Rosebraugh, Adam R. Wood, Matthew Einstein, Patrick Reardon, Harrison Land
Department Leadership Roster
Adam R. Wood
Director
Craig Scott Rosebraugh
Producer
Adam R. Wood
Producer
Matthew Einstein
Producer
Reid Russell
Director of Photography
Adam R. Wood
Editor
Lindsay Kralovetz
Editor
Scott Rosann
Editor
Nick Grahl
Editor
David O'Donnell
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heval
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What is Heval about?
When a British-born actor abandons his Hollywood career to volunteer to Join the Kurdish YPG to fight ISIS in Syria, many see him as a selfless hero battling America's most insidious enemy. But others think he's a hot-tempered narcissist, staging a publicity stunt to further his career - and when his service ends, neither the UK nor the US welcome him back. Through incisive interviews with the actor, his supporters, his detractors, and top-tier experts - and featuring the actor's own jaw-dropping helmet-cam video of deadly battles with and interrogations of ISIS fighters - Heval gives viewers unprecedented access into a war against evil and one man's controversial role in it.
Who directed Heval?
Heval was directed by Adam R. Wood.
Who stars in Heval?
The principal cast of Heval includes Michael Enright, Macer Gifford, Rojda Felat, Manuel Roig-Franzia, Jim Dornan.
When was Heval released and how long is it?
Heval was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.