Sundance Prizewinning Documentary ‘Birds of War’ Sells to Several Territories, Lines Up Oscar-Qualifying Run, Debuts Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)

Dogwoof acquired international distribution rights for the Sundance prizewinning documentary "Birds of War" on Thursday, marking a significant step for the film's global reach and awards potential. The London-based company has secured deals across several territories, including France (Ad Vitam), Germany and Austria (Koch Films), Italy (Wanted Cinema), Spain (Filmin), and Scandinavia (TriArt Film). "Birds of War" is also slated for an Oscar-qualifying theatrical run in the U.S., a crucial step for Academy Award consideration. Ahead of its U.K. premiere at Sheffield DocFest, Dogwoof released the film's official trailer. The documentary, which won the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize: Documentary at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, chronicles the story of a young Kurdish girl who becomes an unlikely pilot for the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in the 1980s and 90s. The film's director, M.K. Bhaskar, has been praised for his intimate portrayal of the protagonist's journey against the backdrop of conflict. The acquisition by Dogwoof, a company known for distributing critically acclaimed documentaries, signals strong confidence in "Birds of War" to resonate with international audiences and critics.