Mai Masri
Directing
Born: 1959-04-02 · Amman, Jordan
Biography
Mai Masri is a Palestinian filmmaker 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. Masri is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. She is internationally known for her documentary work. Her solo directorial journey began with the film “Children of Fire” (1990) and continued to include films like “Hanan Ashrawi: Woman for Her Time” (1995)
🎬 Movies (17)
Beirut: Eye of the Storm
2021
Director
3000 Nights
2015
Director
Lanterns of Memory
2009
Director
33 Days
2007
Director
Beirut Diaries: Truth, Lies and Videos
2006
Director
Longing of the Laurel
2006
Producer
Women Beyond Borders
2003
Executive Producer
Frontiers of Dreams and Fears
2001
Director
Children of Shatila
1998
Director
The Arab Dream
1998
Director
Hanan Ashrawi: A Woman of Her Time
1995
Director
Hostage of Time
1994
Producer
Suspended Dreams
1992
Director
Children of Fire
1991
Director
Wild Flowers: Women of South Lebanon
1987
Director
War Generation - Beirut
1986
Director
Under the Rubble
1983
Director