Birds of War

Drawing on thirteen years of personal archives, Birds of War intertwines an intimate love story with a vital record of revolution, conflict and displacement. London-based Lebanese journalist Janay Boulos and Syrian activist Abd Alkader Habak chart their relationship across the Syrian civil war, the Lebanese uprising and years of exile, assembling a deeply personal account of lives shaped by history. Balancing frontline reportage with moments of tenderness, this moving documentary explores journalism, resilience and the enduring possibility of connection amid upheaval.