A group risks their lives to rescue women held as sex slaves by ISIS in Al-Hawl, one of the most dangerous camps in the Middle East.
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A group risks their lives to rescue women held as sex slaves by ISIS in Al-Hawl, one of the most dangerous camps in the Middle East.
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Mahmud and Ziyad enter Al-Hawl camp in Syria, one of the most dangerous locations in the Middle East. They lead a group dedicated to rescuing Yazidi women and girls held captive by ISIS as sex slaves. Armed with only a mobile phone and a gun, they navigate the threats around them. The film documents their efforts to save these women and confront the harsh conditions imposed by their captors. It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 30, 2021.
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The GuardianHogir Hirori’s film follows a daring undercover operation to rescue exploited captives in a Syrian camp.
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- See the dangerous rescue missions in Al-Hawl, Syria.
- Meet the brave individuals saving women from ISIS captivity.
- Find out why it won Best Documentary at the Asian Pacific Screen Awards.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 30, 2021.
- Sabaya won the Best Documentary Feature Film at the Asian Pacific Screen Awards in 2021.
- It holds a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 41 reviews.
- The film has a Metacritic score of 86 out of 100, indicating universal acclaim.
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Who directed the documentary Sabaya?
Sabaya was directed, shot, and edited by Hogir Hirori.
When did Sabaya have its world premiere?
Sabaya had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on 30 January 2021.
What is the approval rating of Sabaya on Rotten Tomatoes?
Sabaya holds a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 41 reviews.
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