In this ScreenFish 1on1 Interview, co-directors Janay Boulos and Abd Alkader Habak discuss BIRDS OF WAR, reflecting on the tension between reporting from the ground and the risks it entails. They also share insights into their romantic relationship and how it developed amid the challenges of filming in conflict zones. Janay and Abd explore the film’s exploration of truth, examining how perspective and propaganda influence perception, and how their documentary captures the complexity and moral ambiguity of war.BIRDS OF WAR is playing at Hot Docs '26. For more information, check out hotdocs.ca.