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Kurdish Film Festival
November 19–22, 2026

The first edition of the Zurich Kurdish Film Festival will take place November 19–22, 2026, at the Xenix and KINOKONI cinemas and at Kunstraum Walcheturm in Zurich.

We look forward to four inspiring days dedicated to Kurdish cinema – featuring moving films, fascinating guests, stimulating encounters, and a diverse supporting program. Together, we want to create a space for Kurdish stories, perspectives, and dialogue surrounding Kurdish cinema.

Venue

ThursdayNovember 19

20:00KINOKONI

Opening film

Singing Wings

Hemen Khaledi · Rojhelat · Iran, Georgia, Belgium, 2025 · Documentary, 73 minutes · Kurdish with English subtitles

Region: Rojhelat

In the presence of Hemen Khaledi (tbc)

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FridayNovember 20

18:00KINOKONI

Kî me Ez?

Esin Akgül · Netherlands, Turkey, 2026 · Documentary, 66 minutes · Kurdish with English subtitles

Region: Bakûr/Başûr/Rojava/Diaspora

In the presence of Esin Akgül

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18:00Kino Xenix

Nachbarn

Mano Khalil, Switzerland, 2021; 124 min; Kurdish • Arabic / df (DCP, color)

Region: Rojava

In the presence of Mano Khalil

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20:00KINOKONI

My Uncle Jens

Rojhelat / Exile · Norway, Romania, 2025 · Brwa Vahabpour · Comedy / Drama, 98 minutes · Kurdish and Norwegian with German subtitles

Region: Rojhelat/Diaspora

In the presence of Brwa Vahabpour and Peiman Azizpour

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SaturdayNovember 21

14:00KINOKONI

Reise der Hoffnung

Xavier Koller · Bakur / Exile · Switzerland, Italy, Germany, 1990 · Drama, 100 minutes · Turkish, Swiss German and Italian with German subtitles

Region: Bakûr/Diaspora

Followed by a panel discussion with Xavier Koller

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14:00Kunstraum Walcheturm

Supporting program

Acting workshop for children (ages 6–14) with Ismaîl Mamo

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16:30KINOKONI

Mediha

Hasan Oswald · Basur · USA, 2023 · Documentary, 90 minutes · Kurdish, English, Arabic and Turkish with German subtitles

Region: Başûr

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18:30KINOKONI

Dream’s Gate

Negin Ahmadi · Rojava · Iran, France, Norway, USA, 2023 · Documentary, 65 minutes · Kurdish and Arabic with German subtitles

Region: Başûr/Rojhelat/Rojava

In the presence of Negin Ahmadi

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22:30Kino Xenix

Rêya Penaber

Rosida Koyuncu, Switzerland, 2026; 74 min; E • Kurdish • Cebuano • Tagalog • Turkish • F • D / d (DCP, color)

Region: Diaspora

In the presence of Reya Morgado and possibly Rosida Koyuncu

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SundayNovember 22

11:30KINOKONI

The Traveling Cinema

Zîlan Hemo · Rojava · Syria, 2025 · Documentary, 61 minutes · Kurdish, Arabic, English and Dutch with English subtitles

Region: Rojava

In the presence of Ismaîl Mamo

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14:00KINOKONI

Berbû

Rojava · Syria, 2022 · Sevinaz Evdike · Drama, 70 minutes · Kurdish with English subtitles

Region: Rojava

In the presence of Sevinaz Evdike (tbc)

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14:00Kunstraum Walcheturm

Supporting program

Workshop on traditional Kurdish street games with Yusuf Orhan

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16:00KINOKONI

Kardeş Türküler ile 30 Yıl

Bakur · Turkey, Germany 2025 · Çayan Demirel, Ayşe Çetinbaş · 106 minutes · Documentary · Turkish, Kurdish and Arabic with German subtitles

In the presence of Ayşe Çetinbaş and Çayan Demirel

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About the festival

The Zurich Kurdish Film Festival sees itself as a meeting place that celebrates Kurdish cinema and Kurdish cultural creators in Switzerland, highlights the diversity of stories by and about Kurds, and aims to contribute to dialogue surrounding Kurdish films.

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Venues

Kino XenixKanzleistrasse 52, 8004 Zürich
KINOKONILagerstrasse 104, 8004 Zürich
Kunstraum WalcheturmKanonengasse 20, 8004 ZürichMore information on the supporting program will follow.

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