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Commander Arian - A Story of Women, War and Freedom
Scotiabank Theatre 4 Sun, Apr 29, 2018 6:30 PM
On the frontline of the Syrian war, a 30-year-old commander leads her female battalion to retake an ISIS-controlled city and emerges severely wounded, forcing her to redefine herself in this empowering tale of emancipation and freedom.
Commander Arian - A Story of Women, War and Freedom
TIFF Lightbox 2 Mon, Apr 30, 2018 10:30 AM
On the frontline of the Syrian war, a 30-year-old commander leads her female battalion to retake an ISIS-controlled city and emerges severely wounded, forcing her to redefine herself in this empowering tale of emancipation and freedom.
Commander Arian - A Story of Women, War and Freedom
Aga Khan Museum Sun, May 6, 2018 6:15 PM
On the frontline of the Syrian war, a 30-year-old commander leads her female battalion to retake an ISIS-controlled city and emerges severely wounded, forcing her to redefine herself in this empowering tale of emancipation and freedom.
Film Info
Runtime:6
Copyright:2018
Country Listing:Canada
Premiere Status:World Premiere
Rating:PG
Festival Info
Festival Year:2018
Language:Kurdish
Program Category:Shorts
Cast/Crew Info
Director(s):Arshia Shakiba
Producer(s):Zayne Akyol
Arshia Shakiba
Editor(s):Arshia Shakiba
Writer(s):Arshia Shakiba
Cinematography:Arshia Shakiba
Sound:Sylvain Bellemare

Description

When does a temporary home become permanent? In a poorly resourced Syrian refugee camp, makeshift barbershops, schools and weddings spring up as inhabitants try to regain the familiar rhythms of their lives. Mariam Zaidi