Joana Hadjithomas & Khalil Joreige

Filmmakers and artists Joana Hadjithomas and Khalil Joreige work between photography, installations, video, and cinema, whether documentary or fiction films. They question storytelling, the fabrication of images and representations, the construction of imaginaries, and the writing of history. Their multi-awarded films include “Memory Box” (2021), “Ismyrna” (2016), “The Lebanese Rocket Society” (2012), “Je Veux Voir” (2008), and “A Perfect Day” (2005). Several retrospectives of their films have been presented in renowned institutions. Their artworks are part of the most important exhibitions and public and private collections. They have been awarded the prestigious Marcel Duchamp Prize in 2017 for their project “Unconformities.” Joana and Khalil are both very involved in Metropolis, Cinematheque Beirut and are the co-founders of Abbout Productions with Georges Schoucair.