Tony El Ghazal

History

Tony El Ghazal is a Lebanese narrative filmmaker in both fictional and non-fictional genres. Tony is a director based in Qatar.

Movies

Ana Bas
Director
It is a documentary about the life of Ammar Abouelghar (MVRS), an Egyptian rapper and musician who is organizing his first-ever album release event. The film follows him while he balances his personal life and family with his music career. It addresses themes such as the power of music and the importance of family.
The Bread Bakery
Director
This film documents the process of baking Arabic bread from flour to the finished package.
The Artist: Yacoub Missi
Director
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.
Ibn El Ballad (Firas Fits In)
Director
Firas, a Jordanian-Lebanese nine-year-old visits Jordan for the first time in nine years to renew his passport. After constantly feeling like a stranger in Lebanon, (where he lived all his life) he is convinced that he'd finally feel at home in Jordan. Through a series of dramedic events, it becomes clear that the two neighboring countries are worlds apart. Determined to fit in, Firas must go to extreme lengths to prove that he can finally belong.
Nasser & the Ticket
Director
Almost 50 years ago this year, the legendary Pelé played a match in Doha Sports Stadium. On that fateful day in 1973, young Nasser is desperate to see his idol take the field. But he is stuck in Arabic class and must avoid the wrath of his teacher as he attempts to get his hands on a ticket in this charming short about the beautiful game and its power to bring people together.
Atlal (Remnants)
Director
'Atlal (Remnants)' is a fictional documentary that follows Bassam, a Palestinian man in his fifties, on a journey between the past and present. An abandoned school, the remains of a beach club, and a dusty cinema hold Bassam's cherished memories from his life in Qatar. Through personal archives and interviews with Bassam and his wife, Laila, we get a deeper look into their stories—slowly revealing the dismaying thoughts behind Bassam's nostalgia.
Bayt El Omor (Home of a Lifetime)
Director
A nostalgic mother is determined to hang the portrait of her late husband on the wall of her run-down home, despite her life being at stake.