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If you’re looking for a documentary that is as harrowing as it is heroic, you need to watch , directed by Hogir Hirori.

: Armed with little more than cell phones and outdated guns, Mahmud and his team infiltrate the dangerous Al-Hol camp in Syria—the most notorious camp in the Middle East. Sabaya (2021)

This isn't just a film; it’s a visceral, high-stakes look at a group of volunteers risking everything to rescue Yazidi women and girls held as sex slaves (known as "Sabaya") by ISIS. If you’re looking for a documentary that is

: Beyond the intense nighttime raids and car chases, the film captures the quiet, heartbreaking process of recovery as the women begin to reclaim their identities. : Beyond the intense nighttime raids and car

: It won the Directing Award at the Sundance Film Festival .

: The film has sparked significant debate regarding ethics and informed consent of its subjects, adding another layer of complexity to its production.