Movie Details:
| France title | Sœurs d’armes |
| Country | France, Belgium |
| Language | English |
| Genres | Action, Drama, War |
| Release date | October 9, 2019 (France) |
| Running time | 1hr 52min |
| Starring | Dilan Gwyn Amira Casar Camélia Jordana Esther Garrel |
| Directed by | Caroline Fourest |
| Written by | Caroline Fourest |
| Produced by | Jad Ben Ammar Samuel Hadida Leo Maidenberg |
| Cinematography by | Stéphane Vallée |
| Edited by | Audrey Simonaud |
| Music by | Mathieu Lamboley |
| Art Direction by | Fiammetta Venner |
| Set Decoration by | Leila Regragui Halima Zniber |
| Costume Design by | Kenza Chaabi |
| Filming locations | Iraq |
| Production Company | Kador Place du Marché Productions Davis-Films France 2 Cinéma (co-production) Eagle Pictures (co-production) Delice Movie (co-production) Happy Moon Productions (co-production) Ciné+ (participation) Production Cinématographique du Maroc(support) BNP Paribas Fortis Film Finance (support) Society of Authors, Composers and Publishers of Music (SACEM)(support) |
| Distributor | GEM Entertainment (Non-US, 2019)(multi-territory) Metropolitan Filmexport |
| Budget | € 5.6 million |
Cast & Characters:
- Dilan Gwyn as Zara
- Amira Casar as Commander
- Camélia Jordana as Kenza
- Esther Garrel as Yaël
- Maya Sansa as Mother Sun
- Nanna Blondell as Snipe
- Pascal Greggory as Agent de la coalition
- Noush Skaugen as Lady Kurda
- Mark Ryder as Al Britani
- Korkmaz Arslan as Commander
- Youssef Douazou as El Tounsi
Storyline:
In a war-torn country in the Middle East, a young Yazidi is kidnapped and sold as a sexual slave. She decides to take revenge by joining an international brigade of women who fight with the Kurdish resistance. She learns to handle weapons and discovers the solidarity of those who rebel, and the possibility of punishing their oppressors: fanatics who are terrified of being killed by women. « Sisters in Arms» is a film about the last World war that Women and Kurdish won for us.
About Movie:
Sisters in Arms (Sœurs d’armes) is a French war-drama film directed and written by Caroline Fourest, released in October 2019. The film is based on the harrowing historical events surrounding the genocide of Yazidis by the Islamic State.
Reception
Upon its release, Sisters in Arms received attention for its poignant portrayal of women’s roles in combat and the broader implications of the conflict. The film sheds light on the resilience of those affected by war and the importance of solidarity among women in times of crisis.
Significance
By addressing a contemporary and critical issue, Sisters in Arms contributes to discussions about gender, conflict, and the ongoing struggles faced by marginalized groups in war-torn regions. The film serves as both a tribute to those who fought against oppression and a reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by communities affected by violence.
