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Peshmerga (2016): Cast

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Peshmerga is a 2016 documentary starring Araz Abdulkhadr as Peshmerga, Bernard-Henri Lévy and Mike Barzani. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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Peshmerga (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Peshmerga About?

The premise of Peshmerga without spoilers.

In 2015, Bernard-Henri Lévy traveled 1,000 km with a camera team along the frontline in Iraqi Kurdistan, documenting the conflict with Islamic State forces. The film offers a unique perspective on this ongoing war and its global implications. It follows the Peshmerga, Kurdish fighters battling against extremism and jihadism, taking viewers from Mosul to the Sinjar mountains and highlighting the plight of threatened Christian monasteries. Through encounters with real individuals, the documentary captures the resolve of those facing this difficult struggle.

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Cast & crew

Peshmerga Cast & Characters

Araz Abdulkhadr leads the cast as Peshmerga, with Bernard-Henri Lévy and Mike Barzani as Peshmerga.

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FAQ

Peshmerga FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Peshmerga?

Peshmerga runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Peshmerga released?

Peshmerga was released on May 20, 2016.

Who is in the cast of Peshmerga?

Peshmerga stars Araz Abdulkhadr as Peshmerga, Bernard-Henri Lévy and Mike Barzani as Peshmerga, among 14 credited actors.

Does Peshmerga have a post-credit scene?

No. Peshmerga has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Peshmerga in?

The original language of Peshmerga is French.

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