Joachim Philippe

Movies

Dreaming Walls: Inside the Chelsea Hotel
Director of Photography
The end of an eight-year upmarket renovation of the legendary Chelsea Hotel is partly longed for and partly dreaded by the artists who still live there. The film grants us access to their apartments and interweaves the past with the present.
Green Fit
Cinematography
Xavier joins a free gym. Free? Yes. But when it's free, it means you're the product.
All-In
Director of Photography
Two shy young men start to work in an all-inclusive hotel. A new, absurd world opens up to them. Colourful bikinis, an abundance of food and the management's demands ensure they will never be the same again.
Hunted
Director of Photography
A woman flees two serial killers who are hot on her heels in a forest.
Zombies
Director of Photography
A journey between hope and dystopia in a hallucinated Kinshasa, from the culture of the hair salon to futuristic solitary clubbing, from an urban parade to a dictator’s sense of glory to a modern western in the style of Takeshi Kitano.
The Mercy of the Jungle
Director of Photography
The Mercy of the Jungle is a road movie that deals with wars in Congo through the eyes of two lost soldiers in the jungle by showcasing their struggle, weakness and hope.
Binti
Director of Photography
Twelve-year-old Binti was born in the Congo but has lived with her father Jovial in Belgium since she was a baby. Despite not having any legal documents, Binti wants to live a normal life, and dreams of becoming a famous vlogger like her idol Tatyana. Elias (11) runs his 'save-the-okapi-club' without the help of his father, who's moved to Brazil following his divorce with Elias’s mother Christine. When their annoying neighbour invites Christine on a romantic trip to Paris, Elias, upset and angry, runs away to his treehouse. At the same time, police raid Binti and Jovial’s home, sending the two on the run, and Binti into the path of Elias. When their parents meet shortly after, Binti quickly sees the perfect solution to all her problems. If she can match her dad with Elias’ mom, they can get married and stay in Belgium.
For A Happy Life
Director of Photography
Challenging the burden of family traditions, the young Amel and Mashir live a secret and passionate love story. An arranged marriage between him and Amel’s new best friend will put their relationship in danger. Tearing apart social conventions seems to be the only way to stay together.
Peau de Chagrin/Bleu de Nuit
Cinematography
The Congolese-Belgian artist Baloji looks at Congolese pygmy wedding traditions.
The Faithful Son
Director of Photography
After 3 years in prison, Ben wants to reconnect with his son and find his place in society. From reintegration work to small recidivism, sincere friendship and the tentation of fundamentalism, Ben will fight to resist hate and find his dignity as a free man.
Pilgrimage
Camera Operator
In 13th century Ireland a group of monks must escort a sacred relic across a landscape fraught with peril.
Osez la Macédoine
Director of Photography
A 30 year old woman, Dany, is tired of her life.
The Angels' Share
Clapper Loader
Narrowly avoiding jail, new dad Robbie vows to turn over a new leaf. A visit to a whisky distillery inspires him and his mates to seek a way out of their hopeless lives.
Route Irish
Second Assistant Camera
A private security contractor in Iraq rejects the official explanation of his friend's death and decides to investigate.
Looking for Eric
Clapper Loader
A man trying to put his life back on track gets some advice from an unexpected benefactor -- the ex-footballer Eric Cantona.