Memory Box (2021)

Memory Box (2021) poster

Maia, a single mother, lives in Montreal with her teenage daughter, Alex. On Christmas Eve, they receive an unexpected delivery: notebooks, tapes, and photos Maia, from 13 to 18 years old, sent from Beirut to her best friend who left for Paris to escape the civil war. Maia refuses to open the box or confront its memories, but Alex secretly begins diving into it. Between fantasy and reality, Alex enters the world of her mother’s tumultuous, passionate adolescence during the Lebanese civil war, unlocking mysteries of a hidden past.

Director: Joana Hadjithomas, Khalil Joreige
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date:
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Radwan Moumneh, Charbel Haber
Editing: Tina Baz
Production: micro_scope, Abbout Productions, Ginger Beirut Production, Haut et Court
Country: Canada, France, Lebanon
Language: العربية, English, Français
Original Language: fr

Themes

The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds

Keywords

quebec, lebanon war, suicide of father, painful memories, death of brother, mother daughter relationship, lebanon, beirut, lebanon

Trailer

Memory Box Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Memory Box about?
Maia, a single mother, lives in Montreal with her teenage daughter, Alex. On Christmas Eve, they receive an unexpected delivery: notebooks, tapes, and photos Maia, from 13 to 18 years old, sent from Beirut to her best friend who left for Paris to escape the civil war. Maia refuses to open the box or confront its memories, but Alex secretly begins diving into it. Between fantasy and reality, Alex enters the world of her mother’s tumultuous, passionate adolescence during the Lebanese civil war, unlocking mysteries of a hidden past.
Who directed Memory Box?
Memory Box was directed by Joana Hadjithomas, Khalil Joreige.
Who stars in Memory Box?
Memory Box stars Manal Issa, Rim Turki, Paloma Vauthier, Clémence Sabbagh, Hasan Akil, Halim Abiad.
How long is Memory Box?
Memory Box has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is Memory Box?
Memory Box is a Drama film.
What is the Filmori rating for Memory Box?
Memory Box has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
Where was Memory Box produced?
Memory Box was produced in Canada, France, Lebanon.
What are the themes of Memory Box?
The themes of Memory Box include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds.