Joana Hadjithomas
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Joana Hadjithomas
Filmmaker, Artist, and Writer
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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), 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.
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Work history
Previous Professions:
- 1998 - Present: Co-Founder, Abbout Productions, Beirut, Lebanon.
Major Achievements
Productions and works:
Filmography:
- 2021: Memory Box, Fiction 95 min.
- 2016: ISMYRNA, Documentary 53 min.
- 2012: The Lebanese Rocket Society, The strange tale of the Lebanese space race, Documentary 93 min.
- 2008: Je veux voir (I want to see), Fiction 75 min.
- 2008: Khiam 2000-2007, Documentary 103 min.
- 2006: Open the door, please, Fiction 11 min, part of the film Childhoods, Fiction 80 min.
- 2005: A Perfect Day (Yawmon Akhar), Fiction 88 min.
- 2003: Ramad (Ashes), Fiction 26 min.
- 2003: Al Film Al mafkoud (The Lost Film), Documentary 42 min.
- 2001: Barmeh (Rounds), Fiction 8 min.
- 2000: Khiam, Documentary 52 min.
- 1999: Al Bayt al Zaher (Around the Pink House), Fiction 92 min.
Publications (Books, Articles, Reports, etc.):
- 2016: Joana Hadjithomas & Khalil Joreige, Two suns in a Sunset, co-edition Jeu de Paume / Sharjah Art Foundation / Haus der Kunst / Institut Valencià d'Art Modern / Koenig Books.
- 2015: Joana Hadjithomas & Khalil Joreige. The Rumors of the World. Rethinking Trust in the Age of the Internet, edited by Omar Kholeif, Berlin: Sternberg.
- 2014: 'Khalil Joreige & Joana Hadjithomas. Le centre d'art du 3bisf, Aix-en-Provence, et le Frac Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur', Semaine, special issue 'Ulysses', no. 18.
- 2013: Joana Hadjithomas & Khalil Joreige, edited by Clément Dirié., Zurich: JRP | Ringier, Montreal: Leonard and Bina Ellen Art Gallery.
- 2013: Le Cinéma de Joana Hadjithomas & Khalil Joreige. Entretiens avec Quentin Mével, Paris: éditions Independencia.
- 2008: El Blanco de los Orígenes. Cuaderno de Textos e Imágenes sobre el Cine de Joana Hadjithomas y Khalil Joreige, Gijón: Gijón International Film Festival.
- 2007: Joana Hadjithomas et Khalil Joreige. Je veux voir, Paris: Cahiers du cinéma, coll. 'Carnets de cinéastes'.
Accomplishments
Awards:
- 2017: Won The Marcel Duchamp Prize.
- 2012: Best Documentary Award for The Lebanese Rocket Society: The Strange Tale of the Lebanese Space Race, Doha Tribeca Festival, Qatar.
- 2012: Abraaj Capital Art Prize, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- 2008: Best Singular Film for Je veux voir, Syndicat Français de la Critique de Cinéma et des Films de Télévision, Paris, France.
- 2008: Non-fiction and Documentary Award for Je veux voir, Gijón International Film Festival, Spain.
- 2008: Prix Georges de Beauregard pour Khiam, FID Marseille.
- 2005: Fipresci Prize and Don Quixote Award for A Perfect Day, Locarno International Film Festival, Switzerland.
- 2005: Bayard d'Or for Best Actor and Special Jury Mention for A Perfect Day, Namur Francophone International Film Festival, Belgium.
- 2005: Montgolfière d'Argent, Best Actor and SACEM Prize for Sound and Original Music for A Perfect Day, Festival des 3 Continents, Nantes, France.
- 2005: Best Film (with distribution assistance) for A Perfect Day, Belfort Entrevues International Film Festival, France.
- 2000: Best Film Award for Around the Pink House, Beirut International Film Festival, Lebanon.