Orjouane Productions was founded in Beirut in 2007 by producer Sabine Sidawi. The company makes fiction and documentary films, and also co-produces and line produces. Sidawi's credits run to more than 30 films, among them Olivier Assayas's Carlos, Danielle Arbid's Beirut Hotel, Maher Abi Samra's We Were Communists and Makhdoumin, 3000 Nights, Notturno, and Beirut Hold'em and Mother Valley. Producer Jinane Dagher has worked with the company since 2008, with films that premiered at Venice, FIDMarseille and the Berlinale Forum. TorinoFilmLab describes it as one of the best-known production companies in Lebanon.
Orjouane Productions at a glance
- Founded in Beirut in 2007 by Sabine Sidawi
- Sidawi has produced or co-produced over 30 films
- Credits include Carlos, Beirut Hotel and Notturno
- Films have premiered at Venice and the Berlinale
Who is behind Orjouane Productions
- Sabine Sidawi (Founder). Source: torinofilmlab.it
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of films does Orjouane make?
Fiction features and documentaries, plus co-production and line production for international films.
Who founded Orjouane Productions?
Producer Sabine Sidawi founded the company in Beirut in 2007.
Which films has it worked on?
Credits include Carlos, Beirut Hotel, We Were Communists, Makhdoumin, Notturno and Beirut Hold'em.