Peshmerga
Originally released in 2016. Peshmerga is a documentary film. directed by Bernard-Henri Lévy.
Starring Bernard-Henri Lévy, Araz Abdulkhadr, and Bakhtiyar Muhammad
Synopsis
From July to December 2015, with a camera team in tow, Bernard-Henri Lévy journeyed 1,000 km along the frontline separating Iraqi Kurdistan from Islamic State troops. The journey resulted in an illustrated logbook offering a special insight into an unfinished war with a global impact. Alongside the Peshmergas – Kurdish fighters imbued with a spirit of unfailing determination in their fight against obscurantism and jihadism, the film takes us from the heights of Mosul to the heart of the Sinjar mountains, passing the last Christian monasteries threatened with destruction along the way. A tale peopled by real characters, men and women whose faces are rarely seen...
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 8, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Margo Cinéma
- Canal+
- ARTE France Cinéma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peshmerga about?
From July to December 2015, with a camera team in tow, Bernard-Henri Lévy journeyed 1,000 km along the frontline separating Iraqi Kurdistan from Islamic State troops. The journey resulted in an il...
Who directed Peshmerga?
Peshmerga was directed by Bernard-Henri Lévy.
How long is Peshmerga?
Peshmerga has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Peshmerga released?
Peshmerga was released on June 8, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Peshmerga?
The main cast of Peshmerga includes Bernard-Henri Lévy, Araz Abdulkhadr, Bakhtiyar Muhammad, Ameed Bahram, Mike Barzani.