I Want To Live (2015): cast, story & where to watch

2015 · Film · ★ 7.5

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Released in 2015, I Want To Live is a documentary film directed by Karzan Kardozi, running about 106 minutes.

What it’s about. I Want to Live is a documentary on the lives of Kurdish Refugees from Syria, living in refugee camps in Kurdistan. Shot on location, it is set against the Syrian civil war and the ISIS (Islamic State) attacks upon Kurdistan. Told through the eyes of a young boy, Shndar, living with Thalassemia disease, he searches for an immediate treatment as he ages without losing hope, leaving his home amid simmering ethnic and religious hatred to live the life of a refugee. The film tells stories of daily life on the camp and outside of it. More than being a film on the life of refugees, it is an intimate character study and gripping tale of innocent lost amides wars, a meditation on life, death, war, peace, and tolerance.

Who’s in it. I Want To Live stars Shndar Noradin Ali as Shndar, Ahmed Noradin Ali as Ahmed, Noradin Khalaf Ali as The Father and Nariman Abdulla as The Mother.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, I Want To Live has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Want To Live page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch I Want To Live (2015)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for I Want To Live change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is I Want To Live worth watching?
I Want To Live holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in I Want To Live?
I Want To Live stars Shndar Noradin Ali, Ahmed Noradin Ali, Noradin Khalaf Ali and Nariman Abdulla.
When was I Want To Live released?
I Want To Live was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.