Private Project

Inevitable Nils, and Nothings in Between

"Inevitable Nils, and Nothings in Between" is a short introspective essay film which acts as a philosophical exploration of existence and self-awareness. The film stems from a complete dissolution of the self and is an attempt at compiling meaning through the paradoxical aspects of consciousness and the transient nature of being.

  • Naim El Hajj
    Director
  • Naim El Hajj
    Writer
  • Firas Anani
    Key Cast
    "Narrator"
  • Mounzer El Hachem
    Sound Mixing
  • Naim El Hajj
    Visuals
  • Bahaa Souki
    Visuals
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Other
  • Genres:
    experimental, essay film, philosophical
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 16 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 1, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    100 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Lebanon
  • Country of Filming:
    Lebanon
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • BodyInCrisis
    Cologne
    Germany
    May 1, 2022
    Shown in bodyincrisis online exhibition
  • FICIMAD
    Madrid
    Spain
    March 15, 2024
    Best Essay Film
  • 11th International Video Poetry Festival
    Athens
    Greece
    April 19, 2024
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Naim El Hajj

Naim El Hajj is a Lebanese visual artist based in Beirut, Lebanon, born in 1988 in San Jose, Costa Rica. He graduated from the Lebanese University with a Bachelor's degree in Fine-Arts and has had his works showcased in various exhibitions, including the Biennale des jeunes créateurs de l'Europe et de la Méditerranée (BJCEM) in Thessaloniki, Greece, and Zico House in Beirut, Lebanon. In 2022, crossed from what could be categorized as "visual arts", into both essay and narrative films, and his video work was featured in the Room Service digital platform exhibition by bodyincrisis. His short film "Hady" is currently in post-production phase. Naim's artistic style and approach are characterized by a profound sense of inquiry into the nature of existence, identity, and the role of experiences, culture, and history in shaping our understanding of these concepts.

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