Mai Masri
Directing · Director · Screenplay · Producer
Born Apr 2, 1959 · Amman, Jordan
Active 1983–present
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.
Filmography
Beirut: Eye of the Storm (2021) — Director3000 Nights (2015) — Screenplay · DirectorLanterns of Memory (2009) — Director33 Days (2007) — Director · Producer · WriterBeirut Diaries: Truth, Lies and Videos (2006) — DirectorLonging of the Laurel (2006) — ProducerWomen Beyond Borders (2003) — Executive ProducerFrontiers of Dreams and Fears (2001) — Producer · DirectorChildren of Shatila (1998) — Director · ScreenplayThe Arab Dream (1998) — DirectorHanan Ashrawi: A Woman of Her Time (1995) — DirectorHostage of Time (1994) — ProducerSuspended Dreams (1992) — DirectorChildren of Fire (1991) — DirectorWild Flowers: Women of South Lebanon (1987) — DirectorWar Generation - Beirut (1986) — Director · WriterUnder the Rubble (1983) — Director