Fouad Elkoury by Fouad

Name: Fouad Elkoury by Fouad
Director: Kamy Pakdel
Released: 2023

Kamy Pakdel 2023

Between photojournalism and art photography, the famous Lebanese photographer Fouad Elkoury has been capturing the most tragic events of warfare since the 70s. From the tumultuous landscapes of war-torn Lebanon and the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to his personal explorations across the Mediterranean, Elkoury has witnessed the essence of Middle Eastern life unlike anyone else. For the first time, a documentary offers an intimate and privileged encounter with one of the Arab World’s most esteemed photographers. An emotional odyssey, through exile, war and resilience.

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Running Time:

55 min.

Spoken Languages:

French

Subtitles:

English

Directors:

Kamy Pakdel

Producers:

Hind Saïh, Dominique Barneaud

Cinematographers:

Laurent Chalet

Editors:

Tess Gomet

Production Companies:

BELLOTA FILMS

Arts and Culture

Conflicts

Human Rights

Middle Eastern Studies

Personal Story

Photography

War

Festival Participation

Curieux Voyageurs Festival (Saint-Étienne, France) - 2024

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