Meryam Joobeur

Meryam Joobeur is a Montreal-based filmmaker of Tunisian descent, who works in both documentary and fiction. Her filmmaking blends social awareness with a poetic cinematic approach. Through her films, she delves into themes of identity, immigration, race, and the roots of extremism, viewing cinema as a powerful tool for community learning and engagement.

Supervisor: Guylaine Dionne

Research Interests

Techniques and ethics around collaborating with non-professional actors

Teaching/TAships

FMPR 432

Filmography

Gods, Weeds & Revolutions (2012), Born in the Maelstrom (2017), Brotherhood (2018), Who Do I Belong To (2024)

Instagram and Facebook: @Mer_Joobeur