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Commander Arian (2018): Cast

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Commander Arian is a 2018 documentary directed by Alba Sotorra, starring Arian Afrîn. It runs 1 hour 17 minutes.

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Commander Arian (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 17m (77 min)
Director
Alba Sotorra
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Kurdish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Commander Arian About?

The premise of Commander Arian without spoilers.

During the Syrian war, a courageous 30-year-old commander leads her all-female battalion in a dangerous mission to liberate a city held by ISIS. Severely wounded in the conflict, she is forced to confront her identity and find strength amidst the chaos and destruction. This is an empowering story of resilience, emancipation, and the fight for freedom.

Commander Arian Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • middle east
  • feminism
  • syria
  • ypj
  • syrian civil war
  • military and war documentary
  • title directed by female
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Cast & crew

Commander Arian Cast

Arian Afrîn stars in Commander Arian. Directed by Alba Sotorra.

From the director

More from Alba Sotorra

More films directed by Alba Sotorra: Break a Leg, Francesca & Love and The Return: Life After ISIS.

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Commander Arian Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Commander Arian.

Commander Arian - Official Trailer
Details

Commander Arian Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “فەرماندە ئاریان” and “커맨더 아리안”.

Also known as
  • فەرماندە ئاریان
  • 커맨더 아리안
  • Командирка Аріан

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Commander Arian FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Commander Arian, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Commander Arian?

Commander Arian runs 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).

When was Commander Arian released?

Commander Arian was released on April 29, 2018.

Who directed Commander Arian?

Commander Arian was directed by Alba Sotorra.

More films by Alba Sotorra

Who is in the cast of Commander Arian?

Commander Arian stars Arian Afrîn.

Does Commander Arian have a post-credit scene?

No. Commander Arian has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Commander Arian in?

The original language of Commander Arian is Kurdish.

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