Girls' War (2016)

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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.

Director: Mylène Sauloy
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
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Production: Magnéto Presse, ARTE
Country: France
Language: English, Français, Kurdish, Türkçe
Original Language: fr

Keywords

paris, france, turkey, iraq, kurdistan, syria, isis (daesh), women fighters, women's liberation movement, kurdistan workers' party (pkk)

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More Films by Director: Mylène Sauloy
More Films in Genre: Documentary

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. 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?
Girls' War stars Sakine Cansız (Sara), Aysel Doğan, Gültan Kışanak, Nurhayat Altun, Ayla Akat, Pelda.
How long is Girls' War?
Girls' War has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
What genre is Girls' War?
Girls' War is a Documentary film.
Where was Girls' War produced?
Girls' War was produced in France.