Sherwan Haji
| Sherwan Haji | |
|---|---|
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Haji with Aki Kaurismäki and Sakari Kuosmanen | |
| Born |
18 March 1985 Dêrik, Syria |
| Nationality |
Finnish Syrian |
| Education | Masters of Arts |
| Occupation | Filmmaker, screenwriter and actor |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Notable work | The Other Side of Hope |
| Awards | Best Actor (2017 Dublin International Film Festival) |
Sherwan Haji (born 18 March 1985) is a Syrian-Finnish actor, filmmaker and writer. Haji graduated from the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts in Damascus. He played leading roles in several TV series for several TV channels in the Middle East.
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 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.
In 2017, Haji worked with Finnish director Aki Kaurismäki, playing a leading role in The Other Side of Hope. He was awarded as best actor at Dublin International Film Festival for his performance.[1]
References
- ↑ "The DFCC Awards at the Audi Dublin International Film Festival". The Irish Times. Retrieved 15 April 2017.