Life (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2001, Life is a drama, romance, war and history film directed by Jano Rosebiani, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. "Jiyan" takes place in Halabja about five years after Saddam's infamous chemical attack in 1988. Diyari (Kurdo Galali) has come from his new homeland, America, to put up a badly needed new orphanage. As construction proceeds, he gradually becomes acquainted with the tragic individual stories of the survivors. Prime among these is orphan girl Jiyan (Pirsheng Berzinji), and her lively young cousin Sherko (Choman Hawrami). Although he seems to fit right into life in this impoverished town, Diyari can hardly absorb the catastrophe that hit there, nor can he accept the level of injury that he encounters. When the orphanage is ready, Diyari says his goodbyes, plunging Jiyan back into quiet despair.
Who’s in it. Life stars Kurdo Galali as Diyari, Pirshang Berzinji as Jiyan, Choman Hawrami as Sherko and Enwer Shexani as Salar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Life sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Life worth watching?
- Life holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Life?
- Life stars Kurdo Galali, Pirshang Berzinji, Choman Hawrami, Enwer Shexani and Derya Qadir.
- When was Life released?
- Life was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.