Karim Amer, Jehane Noujaim

Karim Amer and Jehane Noujaim form a formidable creative partnership, a kinetic duo whose work operates at the precarious intersection of global politics and digital intimacy. Rooted in an aesthetic that values the observational power of cinema verité, their films pulse with the urgent rhythm of unfolding history. Noujaim, an Egyptian-American pioneer, brings a sharp, deeply personal lens to the complexities of activism, while Amer’s background in investigative storytelling grounds their collaborations in a rigorous, often chilling, interrogation of power and technology. Together, they have dismantled the complexities of our modern era in works like The Square and The Great Hack, capturing the seismic shifts of revolutions and the invisible architectures of data surveillance. Their filmmaking is characterized by a restless, immersive energy that transforms historical upheaval into visceral, character-driven narratives. This commitment to truth-telling has earned them widespread critical acclaim and consistent recognition on the world’s most prestigious stages, including the Sundance Film Festival and the Academy Awards, cementing their status as essential chroniclers of the contemporary zeitgeist.