Sherwan Haji

Sherwan Haji (born 18 March 1985) is a Finnish - Syrian(Kurd) actor, filmmaker and writer. Haji graduated from the Higher Institute for Dramatic Arts in Damascus. He played leading roles in several TV series for several TV channels in the Middle East.[1]

Sherwan Haji
Haji with Aki Kaurismäki and Sakari Kuosmanen
Born (1985-03-18) 18 March 1985
Dêrik, Syria
NationalityFinnish
Syrian
EducationMasters of Arts
Alma materAnglia Ruskin University
Occupation(s)Filmmaker, screenwriter and actor
Years active2004–present
Notable workThe Other Side of Hope
AwardsBest Actor (2017 Dublin International Film Festival)

Haji moved to Finland in 2010 to continue his studies. In 2012, he established a production company called Lion's Line Ltd. Haji has worked as an educator and he has produced documentaries, fiction movies, and art workshops. Haji moved to Cambridge, U.K. to continue his studies, receiving the degree of Master of Arts with distinction in Film and TV Production from Anglia Ruskin University in 2016.[2]

In 2017, Haji worked with Finnish director Aki Kaurismäki, playing a leading role in The Other Side of Hope. He was awarded the prize for best actor at the Dublin International Film Festival for his performance.[3]

References
  1. Haji, Sherwan. "Sherwan Haji". Asian Pacific Screen Awards.
  2. "Sherwan Haji - Biography, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Filmography". Actors - Biography, Date Of Birth, Place Of Birth, Filmography, Clips. Retrieved 2022-08-17.
  3. "The DFCC Awards at the Audi Dublin International Film Festival". The Irish Times. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
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