Sherwan Haji: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 8
- as director
- 1
- on screen
- 2017–2026
- box office
- $18.6M
- average score
- 75
- Born
- March 18, 1985 (age 41)
- Birthplace
- Dêrik, Syria
- Full name
- Sherwan Diyako Haji
- Citizenship
- Finnish, Syrian
- Occupations
- Filmmaker, Screenwriter, Actor
- Years active
- 2004-present
The Best Sherwan Haji Movies
The highest-rated films Sherwan Haji is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Fallen Leaves (2023) scores highest, at 84. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
Sherwan Haji's Career in Numbers
Sherwan Haji's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Sherwan Haji works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Other Side of Hope (2017) to Eagles of the Republic (2026), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.
Sherwan Haji Movies by Decade
- 2010s 1
- 2020s 7
The 2020s were Sherwan Haji's busiest decade, with 7 films.
Sherwan Haji Movies by Genre
- Drama 5
- Action 2
- Comedy 1
Drama is the genre Sherwan Haji has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of action (2).
Sherwan Haji Career Milestones
- First film
- The Other Side of Hope 2017
- Biggest box office hit
- Fallen Leaves $6.63M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Fallen Leaves Movie Echo Score 84
- Newest film
- Eagles of the Republic 2026
Sherwan Haji Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Sherwan Haji is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 1 as director and 7 as actor. Rated films average a score of 75. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Sherwan Haji
1
Sherwan Haji Movies as an Actor
7- 2026
Eagles of the Republic as Yasser Islam · Action Worldwide box office: $1.5M - 2025
Eagles of the Republic as Yasser Islam · Drama Movie Echo Score: 58 - 2024
Elyas as Jamal · Action Worldwide box office: $1.36M - 2024
My Father’s Badger as Taxi Driver · Drama - 2023
Fallen Leaves as Parakin asukas · Comedy Worldwide box office: $6.63M Movie Echo Score: 84 - 2023
Cairo Conspiracy as Soliman · Drama Worldwide box office: $4.87M Movie Echo Score: 80 - 2017
The Other Side of Hope as Khaled · Drama Worldwide box office: $4.28M Movie Echo Score: 78
Who Is Sherwan Haji?
Sherwan Haji was born in Dêrik, Syria in 1985 and is 41 years old. Credited on films since 2017, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Sherwan Haji, born Sherwan Diyako Haji on March 18, 1985, is a distinguished Finnish-Syrian actor, filmmaker and writer. A significant figure in the film industry, Haji launched his acting career after graduating from the Higher Institute for Dramatic Arts in Damascus, leading to several featured roles in various TV series for renowned channels in the Middle East. In 2010, Haji relocated to Finland to continue his studies. In 2012, he embarked on a new venture by setting up his own production company, Lion's Line Ltd. This move highlighted his versatility, extending his expertise beyond acting to include producing documentaries, fiction movies, and facilitating art workshops. He has also worked as an educator, proving his commitment to sharing his knowledge and passion for filmmaking. In a desire to continue his education, Haji moved to Cambridge, U.K, earning a degree of Master of Arts with distinction in Film and TV Production from Anglia Ruskin University in 2016. The year 2017 saw Haji collaborating with renowned Finnish director Aki Kaurismäki for the film The Other Side of Hope, a critical success wherein Haji played a pivotal role. His exceptional performance in the movie garnered him the Best Actor award at the Dublin International Film Festival.
Who Sherwan Haji Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Sherwan Haji shares the most films with. Fares Fares comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Tarik Saleh (3).
Sherwan Haji: Questions & Answers
How many movies Sherwan Haji has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Sherwan Haji been in?
Sherwan Haji is credited on 8 films, from 2017 to 2026. 7 of them as an actor and 1 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Sherwan Haji's highest-grossing movie?
Fallen Leaves (2023) is Sherwan Haji's biggest box office hit, with $6.63M worldwide, ahead of Cairo Conspiracy (2023) ($4.87M). Across every film with box office figures, Sherwan Haji's movies have made $18.6M.
Sherwan Haji's biggest hits What is the best Sherwan Haji movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Sherwan Haji's best-rated film is Fallen Leaves (2023) with a score of 84, followed by Cairo Conspiracy (2023) (80).
Best Sherwan Haji movies, ranked How old is Sherwan Haji?
Sherwan Haji is 41 years old, born on March 18, 1985 in Dêrik, Syria.
What is Sherwan Haji's newest movie?
The most recent film on Sherwan Haji's filmography is Eagles of the Republic (2026), in the role of Yasser Islam.
Who does Sherwan Haji work with most often?
Sherwan Haji shares the most films with Fares Fares (3 films), Tarik Saleh (3 films) and Lyna Khoudri (2 films).
The Best Sherwan Haji Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 8 credits.
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