Rowal Navgundî
Biography
Rowal Navgundî, born on 6th October 1994, in Kurdistan. He is an accomplished actor, filmmaker, musician, and songwriter. His life journey has been profoundly influenced by the world of art, especially music and cinema. From a young age, Rowal found solace and inspiration in the world of storytelling. His love for music and writing led him to become a skillful musician and songwriter, channeling his emotions and experiences into beautiful melodies and captivating lyrics. As an actor and filmmaker, Rowal has successfully made his mark in the industry. He has directed and produced three remarkable short films: "Awakening" (2017), "Recasted" (2022), and the heartwarming "Rojo Kaka" (2023). Additionally, he ventured into the realm of documentary filmmaking with "Hawar's Barn" (2019). His films have garnered attention and appreciation, both locally and internationally, showcasing his storytelling prowess and creative vision.
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Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as Çayçî
Due to the ISIS war, Kani (a pregnant singer) and her husband decide to leave Kurdistan. After meeting with a Turkish smuggler, they have no choice but to make the arduous journey inside an emptied, claustrophobic oil tanker across the Turkish border, stuck with a group of people who are also running for their lives.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Milet
Little brother (Xanî) is asked by his mother to wake his big brother (Millet) for breakfast. What seems like a simple mission turns into a comedic adventure.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as City Soilder
In southeastern Turkey, Kurds who want to live their lives in peace are squeezed between the harassment of Turkish military patrols and the demands of the PKK guerrillas, all while land and pasture are scarce. Ciwan is the village chief, a righteous and humble family man. Day in and day out, he rushes through his village duties and tending to his livestock. Two steps behind him is his 14-year-old son Feyzi, wondering why he has to learn everything right now. What he doesn't know is that his father is seriously ill and time is running out.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Simaîl
David, an American Kurdologist, traces a beloved poem to a hole-in-the-wall bar in Kurdistan and finds himself immersed in a world of poetry.
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as Fighter
The talented Hamoudi is an 11-year-old boy with a passion for soccer and an ultimate dream to one day reach the level of his idol Lionel Messi. The day Hamoudi is caught in a horrific suicide attempt, he wakes up severely injured in a hospital. As his parents struggle to keep the family safe, Hamoudi is determined to fight for his shattered dream.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as Shoresh
After 30 years of silence, Hasso’s son is making every effort to find an eyewitness that verify his father as a formal revolutionary (Peshmarge).
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Musician
Harun, a Kurdish freedom fighter, is haunted by the memories of war that have left him with post-traumatic stress, and burdened by a profound guilt. In an effort to seek solace, his friend takes him to see a group of Yarsan musicians (an ancient Kurdish religious group), who believe that their sacred Tanbur music can soothe the soul and cure illness. When the music cannot alleviate the burden of war from Harun’s heart, he is guided to Maryam, a traditional Kurdish tattooist who lives in a remote village located in the Triangle of Borders region, where Iran, Iraq, and Turkey cross. When Harun eventually opens up about his past, his memories intertwine with those of the village, and more is subsequently unveiled.