Welcome to the 11th edition of the DuhokInternational Film Festival (DIFF)!A warm welcome to all jurors, filmmakers, film enthusiasts, and guests joining usthis year.This edition features a diverse lineup ofKurdish and international films covering awide spectrum of topics. We are thrilledto share these stories with our local andinternational audiences. This year, India is our focus country, andwe have curated a captivating selectionof Indian cinema, from the timeless worksof Satyajit Ray to the innovative creations of emerging filmmakers. Additionally, wepresent a series of films exploring sports’role in global cinema.this year,four projects from NUHAT are featured inour program-two in competition and twoout of competition. This demonstrates thesignificant progress NUHAT is making andhighlights its role in opening opportunitiesfor young fillmmakers. 

Enjoy the festival!