Director · Born 1975, Güney Kürdistan (Irak)
Hisham Zaman
From Bawke to Before Snowfall, journeys, family bonds and difficult decisions provide a way into his films. For exploring short and feature filmmaking together.
- 5
- films in the guide
- 2005–2023
- years
- 1
- festival awards
Begin with the father-and-son story in Bawke, then follow Before Snowfall’s route across Europe. Attend to the ethical questions the characters encounter as they travel.
Films
- Before Snowfall (2013)Journey and family
Short films
- Bawke (2005)A 16-minute starting point
- Toronto International Film Festival · 2023A Happy Day — Centrepiece
- Göteborg Film Festival · 2014Krala Mektup / Brev til Kongen — Dragon Award – En İyi İskandinav Filmi
- Tromsø International Film Festival · 2007Vinterland / Winterland — Açılış filmi
Sources and information · 17.10.2026
Work details are based on the sources below. Recommendation and selection texts are Bîr Culture editorial assessments.
Image: Photo: Salih Turan VOA / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
