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Memory Box (2021)
Director: Joana Hadjithomas
Cast: Manal Issa, Rim Turki, Paloma Vauthier, Clémence Sabbagh
Runtime97 min
Rating15
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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.
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Memory Box (2021) directed by Joana Hadjithomas is a poignant exploration of the complexities of mother-daughter relationships and the lasting impact of war. Featuring compelling performances from Manal Issa and Rim Turki, the film blends fantasy and reality as the protagonist's daughter discovers her mother's turbulent adolescence during the Lebanese civil war, unlocking a hidden family history.
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Memory Box is a 2021 drama film written and directed by Joana Hadjithomas and Khalil Joreige. The film stars Rim Turki, Manal Issa and Paloma Vauthier.
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