Zagros Manuchar (b. 1990, Sulaymaniyah, Irak) is the Finnish filmmaker and artist whose works have been shown internationally in film festivals, culture institutes and exhibitions. In his artistic work he has explored themes such as childhood, loneliness, violence and the necessity of being seen and loved. Having also taught arts for children and youth he holds BFA and MFA from The University of the Arts Helsinki, Academy of Fine Arts.

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Zagros Manuchar

Filmmaker, Artist

Born 27 March, 1990

Lives and works in Helsinki, Finland

Email: manuchar.zagros(at)gmail.com

Education:

The University of the Arts Helsinki / MFA Master of Fine Arts / 2022
The University of the Arts Helsinki / BFA Bachelor of Fine Arts / 2020

His works have been shown both in theatrical distributions, international film festivals and exhibitions:

Photographic Gallery Hippolyte / 2024 / Finland
Lahti Museum of Visual Arts Malva / 2024 / Finland
The University of the Arts Helsinki / 2024 / Finland
Cultural Centre Caisa Helsinki / 2023 / Finland
Cultural Centre Kanneltalo Helsinki / 2023 / Finland
Kunsthalle Helsinki / 2023 / Finland
The University of the Arts Helsinki / 2022 / Finland
The University of the Arts Helsinki / 2021 / Finland
The Helsinki Music Centre / 2021 / Finland
The University of the Arts Helsinki / 2021 / Finland
The University of the Arts Helsinki / 2020 / Finland
The University of the Arts Helsinki / 2019 / Finland
The Finnish Institute in Germany / 2014 / Germany
Espoo Ciné International Film Festival / 2014 / Finland
Festival International du Film de Belfort / 2013 / France
Zlín International Film Festival / 2013 / Czechia
Baghdad International Film Festival / 2013 / Irak
Oulu International Children's and Youth Film Festival / 2013 / Finland
Helsinki International Film Festival / 2012 / Finland
Institut finlandais / 2011 / France
Batumi International Film Festival / 2010 / Batumi / Georgia
Capalbio Cinema - International Short Film Festival / 2010 / Italy

Member of the Association of Finnish Film Directors SELO