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Birds of War

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From besieged Aleppo to the confines of a London newsroom, Lebanese journalist Janay Boulos and Syrian activist/cameraman Abd Alkader Habak retrace their love story, using their vast personal archives stretching over 13 years of revolutions, war and exile. Can their love survive distance, danger and differences?

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Marya E. Gates RogerEbert.com 17h
The only major missteps in the doc are the overwrought score and the cold open, which uses footage shot by Habak as he flees Syria toward the Turkish border at night. Go to Full Review Courtney Small POV Magazine 8h
Birds of Wars is a touching love story that finds hope and heart in the bonds that bring people together, even during conflicts designed to keep them apart. Go to Full Review Dave Giannini Geek Vibes Nation 8h
10/10
Birds of War may seem like an unapproachable, highly dramatic story that will make it difficult to connect, given our very different lives. However, there is enough eerie similarity between their world and ours to easily lock in with their story. Go to Full Review Joseph Tomastik Loud and Clear Reviews 1d
3/5
The story being told in Birds of War is so befitting of a classic narrative that I’d say it feels a little unrealistic had I not known that it’s obviously… well, real. Go to Full Review Nadia Dalimonte Next Best Picture 2d
8/10
Pulling from personal and vulnerable archives, "Birds of War" gives voice to the people and gives us a grounded perspective on international conflict. Go to Full Review Abe Friedtanzer Awards Buzz 2d
8/10
An engaging, affirming portrait of two people deeply committed to the truth and to others, an inspiration for what so many would surely want to do in similar situations but might lack the courage and resolve to fully execute. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Janay Boulos

Director

Abd Alkader Habak

Director

Janay Boulos

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Abd Alkader Habak

Self

Janay Boulos

Screenwriter

Abd Alkader Habak

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Movie Info

Synopsis From besieged Aleppo to the confines of a London newsroom, Lebanese journalist Janay Boulos and Syrian activist/cameraman Abd Alkader Habak retrace their love story, using their vast personal archives stretching over 13 years of revolutions, war and exile. Can their love survive distance, danger and differences?
Director
Janay Boulos, Abd Alkader Habak
Producer
Sonja Henrici, Janay Boulos, Abd Alkader Habak
Screenwriter
Janay Boulos, Abd Alkader Habak
Production Co
Sonja Henrici Creates
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Arabic
Runtime
1h 25m