On the Wings of Hope (2019)

On the Wings of Hope (2019) poster

On the Wings of Hope depicts the 4 years of struggle for survival of 5 immigrants, one of them is a child, after the boat they were on sank while they were trying to cross to Greece from Turkey. In 2015, 5 Iraqi refugees who were escaping from ISIS attacks, were trying to reach Kos Island of Greece from Turkey’s coastal town Bodrum, even though their boat sank they managed to survive. Turkish journalist Zehra Yılmaz witnessed the disappointments, pain and hopes of these refugees for four years. Refugees who risk death for a new beginning, refugee boats sinking in the Aegean, lost lives and dreams.

Director: Ümran Safter
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 61 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Derya Türkan
Editing: Ömer Leventoğlu
Language: العربية, Kurdish, Türkçe
Original Language: tr

Themes

Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky, Bird Migration and Freedom in the Sky

Keywords

migration

More Films by Director: Ümran Safter
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is On the Wings of Hope about?
On the Wings of Hope depicts the 4 years of struggle for survival of 5 immigrants, one of them is a child, after the boat they were on sank while they were trying to cross to Greece from Turkey. In 2015, 5 Iraqi refugees who were escaping from ISIS attacks, were trying to reach Kos Island of Greece from Turkey’s coastal town Bodrum, even though their boat sank they managed to survive. Turkish journalist Zehra Yılmaz witnessed the disappointments, pain and hopes of these refugees for four years. Refugees who risk death for a new beginning, refugee boats sinking in the Aegean, lost lives and dreams.
Who directed On the Wings of Hope?
On the Wings of Hope was directed by Ümran Safter.
Who stars in On the Wings of Hope?
On the Wings of Hope stars Masood Azya, Aisha Azya, Bejan Taha, Nahro Hadi, Mehmet Altay, Adem Keleş.
How long is On the Wings of Hope?
On the Wings of Hope has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
What genre is On the Wings of Hope?
On the Wings of Hope is a Documentary film.
What are the themes of On the Wings of Hope?
The themes of On the Wings of Hope include: Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky, Bird Migration and Freedom in the Sky.