Letters from Shengal (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2022, Letters from Shengal is a documentary film directed by Dersim Zerevan, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. In the Summer of 2014, the Islamic State invaded Shengal, the Ezidi capital in Kurdistan (Iraq). The plan was to exterminate the ethnical/religious minority who were despised and called “devil worshippers’. 5000 Ezidi men have been killed, and 7000 women and children have been taken into slavery. This film tells Shengal’s liberation through the stories of five partisans who are five archetypes of the many that came to fight against the Islamic State from several different countries.
Who’s in it. Letters from Shengal stars Roza Mistafa as Roj, Avar Ali, Rakan Şemo as Adnan and Şemê Remo as Yade Rihan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Letters from Shengal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Letters from Shengal page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Letters from Shengal (2022)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Letters from Shengal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Letters from Shengal worth watching?
- Letters from Shengal holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Letters from Shengal?
- Letters from Shengal stars Roza Mistafa, Avar Ali, Rakan Şemo, Şemê Remo and Muhammad Nori.
- When was Letters from Shengal released?
- Letters from Shengal was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.