Girls' War
Originally released in 2016. Girls' War is a documentary film. directed by Mylène Sauloy. At just 53 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sakine Cansız (Sara), Aysel Doğan, and Gültan Kışanak
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 8, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
0h 53m
53 minutes total
User Rating
8.8/10
Excellent (4 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Magnéto Presse
- ARTE
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed Girls' War?
Girls' War was directed by Mylène Sauloy.
How long is Girls' War?
Girls' War has a runtime of 0 hours and 53 minutes (53 minutes total).
When was Girls' War released?
Girls' War was released on March 8, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Girls' War?
The main cast of Girls' War includes Sakine Cansız (Sara), Aysel Doğan, Gültan Kışanak, Nurhayat Altun, Ayla Akat.