Heval (2021)

Heval (2021) poster

When a British-born actor abandons his Hollywood career to volunteer to Join the Kurdish YPG to fight ISIS in Syria, many see him as a selfless hero battling America's most insidious enemy. But others think he's a hot-tempered narcissist, staging a publicity stunt to further his career - and when his service ends, neither the UK nor the US welcome him back. Through incisive interviews with the actor, his supporters, his detractors, and top-tier experts - and featuring the actor's own jaw-dropping helmet-cam video of deadly battles with and interrogations of ISIS fighters - Heval gives viewers unprecedented access into a war against evil and one man's controversial role in it.

Director: Adam R. Wood
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Reid Russell
Editing: Lindsay Kralovetz, Adam R. Wood
Production: CuriosityStream, Mafficking Pictures, LINK Entertainment, Jupiter Entertainment, Sky Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Kurdish
Original Language: en

Keywords

resistance, iraq, hollywood, terrorism, kurdistan, syria, war zone, isis (daesh), ypg

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heval about?
When a British-born actor abandons his Hollywood career to volunteer to Join the Kurdish YPG to fight ISIS in Syria, many see him as a selfless hero battling America's most insidious enemy. But others think he's a hot-tempered narcissist, staging a publicity stunt to further his career - and when his service ends, neither the UK nor the US welcome him back. Through incisive interviews with the actor, his supporters, his detractors, and top-tier experts - and featuring the actor's own jaw-dropping helmet-cam video of deadly battles with and interrogations of ISIS fighters - Heval gives viewers unprecedented access into a war against evil and one man's controversial role in it.
Who directed Heval?
Heval was directed by Adam R. Wood.
Who stars in Heval?
Heval stars Michael Enright, Macer Gifford, Rojda Felat, Manuel Roig-Franzia, Jim Dornan, Clay Lawton.
How long is Heval?
Heval has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
What genre is Heval?
Heval is a Documentary film.
Where was Heval produced?
Heval was produced in United States of America.