Jano Rosebiani is a Kurdish-American filmmaker, writer, producer, and editor recognized as one of the leading Kurdish voices in world cinema through a cinematic body of work deeply connected to identity, exile, collective memory, and human rights.

His films combine realism, political observation, and dark humor within an independent cinematic language shaped by stories emerging from marginalized communities, conflict zones, and displaced lives.

Rosebiani gained international recognition through his feature film Jiyan (Life), which was nominated for the Tiger Award at the International Film Festival Rotterdam and received critical attention from international media outlets including The Guardian and BBC World. His feature film Chaplin of the Mountains was later selected as a Critics’ Pick by The New York Times during its theatrical release in New York.

His filmography includes feature films and documentaries such as:
• Dance of the Pendulum
• Jiyan (Life)
• Chaplin of the Mountains
• One Candle, Two Candles
• Saddam’s Mass Graves
• Chemical Ali’s Anfal

Over the years, his films have screened at major international festivals including Tribeca and numerous global cinematic platforms, receiving awards and critical recognition for their human-centered approach and politically conscious storytelling.

Rosebiani was also listed among the Top 35 Global Directors in the Belgian publication Cineaste Uit De Schaduw, recognizing his contribution to independent world cinema and emerging cinematic voices beyond dominant film industries.

His cinematic approach focuses on exile, collective trauma, political violence, and the fragile emotional realities of displaced individuals, often blending poetic realism with satirical undertones and intimate visual storytelling.

At the 6th edition of the Kobani International Film Festival 2025, Jano Rosebiani serves as Jury President, bringing to the festival an internationally recognized cinematic perspective rooted in Kurdish cinema, independent filmmaking, and global human storytelling.