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Resistance Is Life

2017·Movie
1h 13min
IMDb7.3

Where to watch

KanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeOVIDTubi TV

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Resistance Is Life fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Violence4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Pathos7
  • Coming of Age7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, society, and history

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition4

Who it's for

AdultsIntergenerationalPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

How could we live without a homeland?

Eight-year-old Evlin characterizes the resilience of Kobane's resistance against ISIS forces through her experience in a refugee camp on the Turkish-Syrian border.
War-Time ChildhoodRefugee ExperienceDocumentary RealismGeopolitical ConflictResilience & HopeSyrian Civil War ContextHumanitarian CrisisComing-of-Age in TurmoilEmotional Drama

Crew

Directed by:
Apo W. Bazidi
Written by:
Apo W. Bazidi
Produced by:
Apo W. Bazidi, Goran Zaneti, Sal Bazidi
Composed by:
Gareth Coker

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Resistance Is Life legally?

KanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeOVIDTubi TV

Resistance Is Life is included with a subscription to OVID in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Resistance Is Life worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Resistance Is Life rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Resistance Is Life?

1 h 13 min

Resistance Is Life runs 1 h 13 min.

What language is Resistance Is Life in?

KurdishTurkishItalianEnglishArabic

It was made in Kurdish, with some Turkish, Italian, English, Arabic. Produced in Türkiye.

In how many countries can I watch Resistance Is Life?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Resistance Is Life in 59 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.