Haunted by memories of the land he deserted, Sadulaev tells the stories of those who stayed behind. He brings to life his friends – now reduced to pieces of flesh – revisiting their first loves, their passion for rock music, their quests for martyrdom. And he immerses us in the intoxicating beauty of his homeland s mountains, blossoms and the flocks of migratory swallows that fill its skies.

I Am a Chechen! is an intensely personal journey through the carnage of the war, exploring the pain, the challenge, and above all the meaning of being a Chechen.