Letters from Shengal
Released 4 years ago in 2022. Letters from Shengal is a documentary film. directed by Dersim Zerevan. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Roza Mistafa, Avar Ali, and Rakan Şemo
Synopsis
In the Summer of 2014, the Islamic State invaded Shengal, the Ezidi capital in Kurdistan (Iraq). The plan was to exterminate the ethnical/religious minority who were despised and called “devil worshippers’. 5000 Ezidi men have been killed, and 7000 women and children have been taken into slavery. This film tells Shengal’s liberation through the stories of five partisans who are five archetypes of the many that came to fight against the Islamic State from several different countries.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 30, 2022
3 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
KU
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KU
Production Companies
- Nûjiyan
- Komîna Fîlm a Rojava
- Far Out Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Letters from Shengal about?
In the Summer of 2014, the Islamic State invaded Shengal, the Ezidi capital in Kurdistan (Iraq). The plan was to exterminate the ethnical/religious minority who were despised and called “devil wo...
Who directed Letters from Shengal?
Letters from Shengal was directed by Dersim Zerevan.
How long is Letters from Shengal?
Letters from Shengal has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Letters from Shengal released?
Letters from Shengal was released on September 30, 2022 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Letters from Shengal?
The main cast of Letters from Shengal includes Roza Mistafa, Avar Ali, Rakan Şemo, Şemê Remo, Muhammad Nori.