Peshmerga (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2016, Peshmerga is a documentary film directed by Bernard-Henri Lévy, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. From July to December 2015, with a camera team in tow, Bernard-Henri Lévy journeyed 1,000 km along the frontline separating Iraqi Kurdistan from Islamic State troops. The journey resulted in an illustrated logbook offering a special insight into an unfinished war with a global impact. Alongside the Peshmergas – Kurdish fighters imbued with a spirit of unfailing determination in their fight against obscurantism and jihadism, the film takes us from the heights of Mosul to the heart of the Sinjar mountains, passing the last Christian monasteries threatened with destruction along the way. A tale peopled by real characters, men and women whose faces are rarely seen...
Who’s in it. Peshmerga stars Bernard-Henri Lévy as Himself, Araz Abdulkhadr, Bakhtiyar Muhammad and Araz Abdulkhadr as Peshmerga, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Peshmerga has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cohen Media Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Peshmerga page.
If you liked it. Fans of Peshmerga 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 Peshmerga (2016)?
- In US, Peshmerga is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Peshmerga worth watching?
- Peshmerga holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Peshmerga?
- Peshmerga stars Bernard-Henri Lévy, Araz Abdulkhadr, Bakhtiyar Muhammad, Araz Abdulkhadr and Bakhtiyar Muhammad.
- When was Peshmerga released?
- Peshmerga was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.