A French journalist (Emmanuelle Bercot) journeyed to Kurdistan to embed with a most unusual battalion-comprised of Yazidi women who'd escaped the grasp of ISIS insurgents and who were now fighting to reclaim their village. As she follows the squad's ex-lawyer topkick (Golshifteh Farahani) on it's mission, she might find more of a story than she had bargained for, in Eva Husson's controversial combat opus. Zubeyde Bulut, Maia Shamoevi also star. 115 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: French, Kurdish; Subtitles: English. In French and Kurdish with English subtitles.
"Girls Of The Sun" on Blu-Ray by CHMD is a powerful and moving war drama that tells the story of a battalion of female Kurdish fighters battling to reclaim their town from extremists. This film, directed by Eva Husson, captures both the brutality and hope found in conflict zones through stunning cinematography and compelling performances. The Blu-Ray edition offers high-definition visuals and immersive sound for an unforgettable viewing experience.
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The cast features Golshifteh Farahani as Bahar, whose previous works include "Paterson," "About Elly," and "Body of Lies." She has received global recognition for her nuanced portrayals across genres. Emmanuelle Bercot plays Mathilde; she is also an accomplished director ("Standing Tall") who won Best Actress at Cannes 2015 for "Mon Roi." Director Eva Husson gained acclaim with her debut feature "Bang Gang (A Modern Love Story)" before helming this impactful film. Together with composer Ibrahim Maalouf?renowned jazz trumpeter?and cinematographer Mattias Troelstrup ("The Guilty"), they create a gripping cinematic experience rooted in real events.