---
title: "Gul\u00eestan, Land of Roses"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/gulistan-land-of-roses-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 408690
imdb_id: "tt5100152"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 84
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 10
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Gulîstan, Land of Roses (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/gulistan-land-of-roses-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Gulîstan, Land of Roses is a 2016 feature-length documentary film directed by Kurdish Montreal filmmaker Zaynê Akyol. Known by its French title, Gulîstan, terre de roses, the documentary focuses on female guerrilla fighters belonging to a Free Women's Unit of the Kurdistan Workers' Party, known as the PKK. The film follows these women as they engage in combat against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, also referred to as ISIS. Their mission is to defend Kurdish territory located in Iraq and Syria while embodying a revolutionary ideal that advocates for female empowerment. As filmmaker Zaynê Akyol follows their highly regimented lives, seasoned fighters such as Rojen and Sozdar openly share their most intimate thoughts and dreams. The documentary captures the lives of these members of the armed wing of the PKK as they train, live nomadic lives, and brave intensifying fighting against ISIS in the Middle East.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, IndieFlix, DocAlliance Films, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel | Fawesome | Amazon Video, DocAlliance Films |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, DocAlliance Films, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Filmzie | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, DocAlliance Films, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | NFB | DocAlliance Films |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Filmzie | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Zaynê Akyol
- **Networks / Studios**: mîtosfilm, Peripheria Productions, ONF | NFB

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sozdar Cudî** as *Self*
- **Rojen Bêrîtan** as *Self*
- **Nupelda Herekol** as *Self*
- **Silan Doxan** as *Self*
- **Sozdar Cemal** as *Self*
- **Avasin Silan** as *Self*
- **Duran Kalkan** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Gulîstan, Land of Roses online?
Gulîstan, Land of Roses is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, IndieFlix, DocAlliance Films, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Gulîstan, Land of Roses worth watching?
Gulîstan, Land of Roses holds a community rating of 6.5/10 based on 10 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary, War for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Gulîstan, Land of Roses and when was it released?
Gulîstan, Land of Roses is a feature film with a runtime of 84 minutes. It was released in 2016. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Gulîstan, Land of Roses?
Gulîstan, Land of Roses was directed by Zaynê Akyol.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Gulîstan, Land of Roses — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/408690)
- [Gulîstan, Land of Roses - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gul%C3%AEstan,_Land_of_Roses)
- [Gulîstan, Land of Roses (2016) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/408690/cast)
- [Gulîstan, Land of Roses (2016) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/gulistan-land-of-roses/credits)
- [Interview: Zaynê Akyol (Gulîstan, Land of Roses) - Document Film Festival](http://www.documentfilmfestival.org/interview-zayne-akyol-gulistan-land-roses/)
- [Female guerrilla fighters battle ISIS in documentary 'Gulîstan, Land of Roses'](https://www.cbc.ca/)

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