PRESS RELEASE —
Amman International Film Festival – Awal Film (AIFF)
is glad to announce that this year’s “First and Latest” section is hosting the
internationally acclaimed
Palestinian filmmaker Mai Masri, who was born in
Amman. She founded Nour Productions with her late husband, Jean Chamoun, and
directed and produced over 18 films, which were screened worldwide and won over
90 awards.
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Masri is a member of the
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Masri is internationally known for her documentary work. Her solo directorial
journey began with the film “Children of Fire” (1990). Her journey continues to
include films like “Hanan Ashrawi: Woman for Her Time” (1995), “Children of
Shatila” (1998), “Frontiers of Dreams and Fears” (2001), “Beirut Diaries”
(2006), “33 Days” (2007). Her latest film was released in 2021 “Beirut: Eye of
the Storm”. Her debut feature film “3000 Nights” premiered at Toronto
International Film Festival and represented Jordan at the
Academy Awards for Foreign Language Film (2015).
The “First and Latest” section features the work and the
cinematic journey of an accomplished and renowned
filmmaker.
Masri will take us on a journey starting with her very first
film, visiting some of the experiences that influenced her
cinematic language,
and ending with her latest production. The
director will share her knowledge,
expertise, and lessons learned along the way, while analyzing how challenges
have helped her mature as a director.
This year, the fourth edition of AIFF is hosting over 110 international guests
some of which are acclaimed directors, actors, producers, and film
critics.
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