A 44-minute punch to the gut that asks why we only care about Kurds when ISIS shows up.
Journey to the heart of the conflict between Kurdistan and the armed group Islamic State. This region that has been neglected and ignored for ages is now one of the key destinations for refugees in the region. This medium-length documentary show the spectator the different groups and communities that are either fighting or residing in the Kurd area.
Direction
Fréchette embeds where few dare—no narrator safety net.
Production
Shot in active conflict zones with handheld immediacy.
Director
Julien Fréchette
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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