Red Snake

It's amazing, it really shows what happened to us , and there are thousands of stories worse than Zara and what happened to her family, it's so tragic and what happened to us is not forgotten, thanks to every single one, helped a little bit to us to a big

There are stories that do not make the news or do not seem as big as others. Maybe people are not interested in some. I mean right now most of the news cycle is about the Corona epidemic, while there are so many other attrocities commited and done. Some of them war related. Women taking up arms and fighting for what is right and oppression - it's happening and this was quite interesting to watch.

Yes you'll get some cliches along the way (or what seems like cliches), but the journey is worth it. Not an easy watch overall, but one that seems necessary for some to be reminded of certain things going on around the world we may not be so aware of.

Overall a worthwhile film. Yet half of their story (unless you're multilingual) is lost; the CC does not translate the foreign language, and this is an issue with many other films.

How are we supposed to understand the deeper message, the cultural differences, when there is no translation? Again, this is pervasive in many good foreign films, this is only one example.

So having watched this, and appreciating their struggle, we only get half of the story. I find this reprehensible; when will directors and producers finally wake up and give the rest of us the whole picture?

For this reason, I only give it seven stars, and that rating is more then generous.

"Soeurs d'armes" (Sisters in Arms) delivers a captivating story with a 7/10 rating from me, and I found it quite likable. The acting, particularly the chemistry between the two lead characters, is a standout, bringing depth and authenticity to their complex relationship in the midst of wartime chaos. The film editing keeps the narrative engaging, while its strength lies in shedding light on the often-overlooked perspective of female fighters in conflict zones. However, a minor weakness might be occasional pacing issues. The music subtly underscores the emotional undertones of the film, and the cinematography captures both the brutality and camaraderie of the battlefield. "Soeurs d'armes" is a poignant exploration of the bonds forged in the crucible of war, reminding us of the strength and resilience of women who stand together against all odds.

Nothing is more certain than death, taxes -- and betrayal of the Kurds. So it is really shocking when a reviewer here blames Trump, when in fact Obama, Bush, Clinton all deeply betrayed the Kurds. In fact both the US and the Europeans have been doing so for a century or more. There was then VP Bidens shameful August 2016 press conference in Ankara, directly threatening the Kurds and towing Ankara's line. There was also Obama's "red line" on use of chemical weapons' which did nothing about when the red line was blatantly crossed -- several times. In fact there was a piece in the NYT noting Kurds who had earlier named their newborns "Obama" where changing their kid's names in disgust at the Obama administration! so anyone blaming just one US President or administration is frankly a deranged partisan! There is no president in our lifetimes that has not betrayed the Kurds.

OK, on to this film: Yes it is a bit melodramatic, and has a run on of low credibility scenes from a military perspective. A military advisor, even in guerilla/insurgent tactics would have been helpful -- if thing other than to have the actresses hold weapons' correctly. But that said it is essentially a true story of bravery, courage and sacrifice in the face of powerful, genocidal, particularly misogynist enemies.

Well done!