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The Artist: Yacoub Missi

This documentary follows the life of Yacoub Missi, a Syrian painter and sculptor, while he talks about how he learned to become an artist and master of his craft. The film tackles themes such as memory, passion, and art.

  • Tony El Ghazal
    Director
  • Yacoub Missi
    Key Cast
    "Himself"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    الفنان: يعقوب ميسي
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 46 seconds
  • Country of Origin:
    Qatar
  • Country of Filming:
    Qatar
  • Language:
    Arabic
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Tony El Ghazal

Tony El Ghazal is a Lebanese director and filmmaker. He was born in Qatar and currently studies Media Industries and Technologies at Northwestern University in Qatar with a concentration on film. Some of his directorial documentary works include The Artist: Yacoub Missi (2018) and Ana Bas (2019). He is currently directing a short narrative film, Bayt El Omor. His goal is to tell the stories of the Arab world that are universal in their appeal.

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