Birds of War
| Birds of War | |
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| Directed by | Janay Boulos Abd Alkader Habak |
| Written by | Janay Boulos Abd Alkader Habak |
| Produced by | Sonja Henrici Janay Boulos Abd Alkader Habak |
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Running time | 85 minutes |
| Countries | United Kingdom Syrian Arab Republic Lebanon |
| Languages | Arabic, English |
Birds of War is a 2026 documentary film directed and written by Janay Boulos and Abd Alkader Habak, and produced by Sonja Henrici, Boulos, and Habak.[1] It premiered in the World Cinema Documentary Competition at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Special Jury Award for Journalistic Impact.[2][3]
Premise
The film follows the love story of a London-based Lebanese journalist and a Syrian activist and cameraman through 13 years of personal archives spanning revolutions, war, and exile.[2][1]
Release
Birds of War premiered at the World Cinema Documentary Competition at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.[2][3] It is available online for public viewing during the festival's at-home program (January 29 to February 1, 2026).[2][1]
In December 2025, Dogwoof has acquired the sales rights for Birds of War.[4]
Awards
Birds of War won the Special Jury Award for Journalistic Impact at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.[5]
References
- ^ a b c "Birds of War". 2026 Sundance Film Festival (Eventive). Retrieved December 29, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "2026 Sundance Film Festival Unveils 97 Projects Selected for the Feature Film and Episodic Program". Sundance Institute. December 10, 2025. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
- ^ a b "Sundance Film Festival Announces 2026 Feature Slate, Including Competition Titles". Filmmaker Magazine. December 10, 2025. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
- ^ Barraclough, Leo (December 16, 2025). "'Birds of War' Boarded by Dogwoof Ahead of World Premiere at Sundance Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 30, 2026). "Sundance Film Festival Awards Winners: 'Josephine' Takes U.S. Grand Jury Prize & Audience Award". Deadline. Retrieved January 30, 2026.