Machouka – Wind Cinema

Machouka (Passionately loved)

A meeting unfolds between Hanin, the filmmaker, and the Ardèche landscape, where rolling vineyards awaken memories of her childhood village in Syria. She gradually weaves a deep connection with a local couple of biodynamic winemakers. From there, a heartfelt exchange takes root—about the bond with the land, the echoes of ancestors, the many forms of resistance, and the lingering memories of a homeland lost by Hanin and her family.

Director & Screenwriter Hanin MLHEM
Image Hanin MLHEM, Dieula Jean Louis, Coline Hauguel & Julie Balguerie
Montage Coline Hauguel & Hanin MLHEM
Sound Julie Balguerie, Dieula Jean Louis & Hanin MLHEM
Producer Hanin MLHEM
Université grenoble-alpes & Ardeche images

Minutes

2024

Release

Production

France

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Bio – Filmography

Hanin Mlhem is a Syrian documentary filmmaker based in France. She holds a Master’s degree in Film Studies from the Université Grenoble Alpes and a second Master’s in Creative Documentary from the École documentaire de Lussas. Her short film Machouka marked her directorial debut, alongside several experimental video works in short and mini formats. She is currently developing her first feature-length documentary. In parallel with her creative work, she works as producer and production manager at Wind Cinema.