Sahim Omar Kalifa
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Sahim Omar Kalifa (born 1980 Zakho, Iraqi Kurdistan) is a Belgian-Kurdish filmmaker based in Belgium. In 2001, he came to Belgium, and in 2008 he got his Master's degree in filmmaking at Sint-Lukas Film School, Brussels. Kalifa has won 96 international awards with his short films Land of the Heroes, Baghdad Messi, and Bad Hunter. The biggest achievements so far are: A-Jury Prize as Best Short film for 'Land of the heroes' at the 61st Berlin International Film Festival - Generation. B- 'Baghdad Messi' was shortlisted for the 87th Academy awards, the Oscars. It was one of the 10 finalists. C- 'Bad Hunter' was also shortlisted for the 88th Academy awards, the Oscars. 'Bad Hunter' won also several international Awards at some important film festivals, like Jury Award at 59th Valladolid, 38th Montreal World, Dubai IFF and Flickerfest International Film Festival. 2014, Sahim was chosen in Istanbul as Best Kurdish film director. In 2016 Sahim became a member of the Academy Awards 'The Oscars'. He can vote for the Oscar awards [4] Summer 2016, Sahim had filmed his debut film 'Zagros' which has been supported by Vlaams Audiovisueel Fonds (VAF), Dutch Film Fund and Eurimages
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Sahim Omar Kalifa reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 1 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Documentary
The majority of Sahim Omar Kalifa's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Sahim Omar Kalifa remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Dubai Winter Diary VI: Light and Reflections, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Sahim Omar Kalifa Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Sahim Omar Kalifa's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Sahim Omar Kalifa.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Dubai Winter Diary VI: Light and Reflections | Self | Flop | Similar → |
Sahim Omar Kalifa - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Sahim Omar Kalifa?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sahim Omar Kalifa is "Dubai Winter Diary VI: Light and Reflections" with a rating of 0.0/10.
How many movies has Sahim Omar Kalifa acted in?
Sahim Omar Kalifa has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.