
Greetings from Rojava!
We are delighted to see NYKFF9 merchandise reaching the hands of cinema students of the Art High School in Hasakah, the next generation of Kurdish storytellers. Thank you to Mamosta Ekrem

We are delighted to see NYKFF9 merchandise reaching the hands of cinema students of the Art High School in Hasakah, the next generation of Kurdish storytellers. Thank you to Mamosta Ekrem


Village East by Angelika | Theater 1 Accompanied by Birayên Soso (Dahul û Zarne – popular Kurdish instruments)

Day 6 — Thursday, September 25, 2025 – Closing Night Live music by Birayên Soso (Dahul û Zarne – popular Kurdish instruments)



Rojava, short fiction Director: Mahmoud Chakmaki Running time: 10 minutes Country of origin: Rojava (West) Kurdistan Country of filming: Rojava (West) Kurdistan Language: Kurmanci Synopsis English: After the Turkish invasion

Rojava, short fiction Director: Rodî Osman Running time: 3 minutes Country of origin: Rojava Country of filming: Rojava Language: Kurmanci Synopsis English: In the scorching summer heat, a man on


Village East by Angelika | Theater 1