Memory Box
Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-01-07
Top Cast
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Manal Issa
Maia (Young)
Rim Turki
Maia (Adult)
Paloma Vauthier
Alex
Clémence Sabbagh
Téta
Hasan Akil
Raja (Young)
Halim Abiad
Halim (Young)
Michelle Bado
Michelle (Young)
Rita Bado
Michelle (Young)
Patrick Chemali
Halim (Adult)
Rabih Mroué
Raja (Adult)
Rea Gemayel
Nisrine Abi Samra
Reina Jabbour
Joe Kodeih
Jade Charbonneau
Benjamin Hatcher
Denis Larocque
Tayna V. Lavoie
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cinefest Sudbury
Festival / Special Debut
April 19, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joana Hadjithomas, Khalil Joreige
- Screenplay & Story
- Normand Bergeron, Benoît Pilon, Marc Robitaille
- Original Score
- Charbel Haber, Radwan Moumneh
- Original Title
- Memory Box
- Country of Origin
- Canada, France, Lebanon
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- micro_scope, Abbout Productions, Ginger Beirut Production, Haut et Court
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joana Hadjithomas, Khalil Joreige
Normand Bergeron, Benoît Pilon, Marc Robitaille
Charbel Haber, Radwan Moumneh
Josée Deshaies
Tina Baz
Christian Eid, Barbara Letellier, Georges Schoucair, Carole Scotta
Department Leadership Roster
Christian Eid
Producer
Barbara Letellier
Producer
Georges Schoucair
Producer
Carole Scotta
Producer
Tina Baz
Editor
Mary Lynn Deachman
Production Design
Franckie Diago
Production Design
Maia el Khoury
Production Design
Lara Mae Khamis
Costume Design
Sébastien Rame
Visual Effects Supervisor
Joana Hadjithomas
Director
Khalil Joreige
Director
Normand Bergeron
Screenplay
Benoît Pilon
Screenplay
Marc Robitaille
Screenplay
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Memory Box
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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?
The principal cast of Memory Box includes Manal Issa, Rim Turki, Paloma Vauthier, Clémence Sabbagh, Hasan Akil.
When was Memory Box released and how long is it?
Memory Box was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Memory Box?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Memory Box was composed by Charbel Haber, Radwan Moumneh.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Memory Box?
Memory Box holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).