Gulîstan, Land of Roses
This documentary travels deep into the mountains and deserts of Kurdistan, where armed female guerillas from the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) defend Kurdish territory against ISIS. These women share their most intimate thoughts with filmmaker Zaynê Akyol, resulting in an immersive audience experience. By offering a window into this largely unknown world, the film exposes the hidden feminist face of a revolutionary group united by a common vision of freedom.
Awards and distinctions
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Jury Prize - Feature Film CompetitionLake Como Film Festival, Como2017
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Etienne Roussy - Meilleure direction de la photographie- film documentaireGala du cinéma québécois, Montréal2017
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Jury PrizeFilm Festival, Trento2017
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Circulo Amerindiano PrizeHuman Rights International Film Festival, Todi2017
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Jury Award - Feature Film ex aequo with "The Digital Leader" by Adrian V. EagleHuman Rights International Film Festival, Todi2017
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Best New Talent from Quebec/CanadaRencontres Internationales du Documentaire de Montréal, Montréal2016
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Best Documentary (ex aequo with SHADOW WORLD) in the «TIME OF HISTORY» SectionInternational Film Festival, Valladolid2016
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Best Feature FilmFilm Festival, Milan2016
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Audience AwardEBS International Documentary Festival, Seoul2016
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Spirit AwardEBS International Documentary Festival, Seoul2016
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Doc Alliance Selection AwardDoc Alliance Films, Locarno2016