The Songbird (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2008, The Songbird is a documentary film directed by Mohammad Hassan Damanzan, running about 52 minutes.
What it’s about. A documentary following four women from northern Khorasan, as they tell the story of their lives through their relationship with music, and their tar, a small guitar-like stringed instrument. One of them, who was put in jail to protect her husband, only returned to find that he's remarried, the woman describes what her music meant to her at different points in her life and what playing her tar means to her now. Even though they suffer many social prejudice and segregation on a daily basis the film depicts how music soothes them and they manage to release their pain through music.
Who’s in it. The Songbird stars Khangol as Self, Zibasanam Haddad as Self, Golnabat Ataee as Self and Yalda Esmaeeli as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Songbird has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Songbird page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Songbird tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Songbird (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Songbird change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Songbird worth watching?
- The Songbird holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Songbird?
- The Songbird stars Khangol, Zibasanam Haddad, Golnabat Ataee and Yalda Esmaeeli.
- When was The Songbird released?
- The Songbird was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.