Mo Harawe is a Somali-Austrian filmmaker and screenwriter whose work has earned international recognition for its distinctive and deeply human approach to storytelling.

His acclaimed short films include Life on the Horn (2020) and Will My Parents Come to See Me (2022), establishing him as an important emerging voice in contemporary African and international cinema.

In 2024, Harawe made his feature directorial debut with The Village Next to Paradise, which premiered in the prestigious Un Certain Regard section of the Cannes Film Festival. The film marked a significant milestone in his career and further established his reputation for intimate, character-driven storytelling.

Across his work, Harawe brings a thoughtful cinematic eye to stories rooted in Somali life and experience, exploring human relationships, resilience and the complexities of everyday life.