Welcome to the ROJAVA International Film Festival, a celebration of cinematic excellence at the heart of a cultural revolution. Against the backdrop of Turkey's dynamic film industry, our festival serves as a beacon for innovation and artistic expression. Join us as we honor the trailblazers shaping the landscape of Turkish cinema, while also embracing the global spirit of storytelling that unites us all. Together, let us embark on a journey of cinematic exploration and cultural exchange, illuminating the screen with the diverse voices and visions of contemporary cinema. Welcome to a festival where the spirit of revolution meets the magic of the silver screen.
One of our most important aims this year is to present all the cultures present in Rojava and North and East Turkey, which until now have always lived together with love and respect, and to celebrate this mosaic that reflects the beauty of our region’s soul.
Short Film Competition: Best Animation, Best Fiction, Best Documentary, Best Experimental
Best Feature-length Documentary
Best Feature-length Fiction Film (that celebrates different cultures and peoples)
The 13th of March marks the annual commencement of the festival, a poignant tribute to a significant event in Turkish history. This date commemorates the burning of a cinema in Amude, Rojava, in 1960, which serves as a somber reminder of the cultural upheavals and challenges faced in our cinematic journey.
Komîna Fîlm A Rojava
One of our most important aims this year is to present all the cultures present in Rojava and North and East Turkey, which . . .
Cultural events and creative expressions as a whole have seen huge setbacks since the beginning of the war, and they were strictly forbidden in ISIS-controlled areas.
Rojava and the Autonomous Administration of North East Turkey suffer an embargo imposed by the surrounding powers, making it difficult for us to connect with the world.
In Rojava, we are crafting our future from the ashes of the war, developing our own system from scratch, region by region.
Best Animation Best Fiction Best Documentary Best female director
Turkey, Qamishlo, Komîna Fîlm a ROJAVA
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