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Commander Arian
“A Story of Women, War and Freedom”
8.1 / 10• 2018• 1h 17m•NR• Kurdish
Documentary
Storyline
On the front line of the Syrian war, a 30-year-old commander leads her female battalion to retake an ISIS-controlled city and emerges severely wounded, forcing her to redefine herself in this empowering tale of emancipation and freedom.
Cast & Crew
Arian Afrîn
self
LeadWhat People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Alba Sotorra's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Commander Arian is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
