Chantal Partamian

Chantal Partamian is an experimental filmmaker and archivist of Lebanese and Armenian origin, currently based in Tio’tia:ke (Montreal). Her films, recognized and awarded at numerous festivals, are primarily made of Super 8 mm film and found footage. As an archivist, Partamian specializes in preserving and restoring film reels from the Eastern Mediterranean through the project : Katsakh Mediterranean Archives, while also conducting research on archival practices in conflict zones. Her written works are primarily published in Hors champ. Chantal Partamian's work spans both the artistic and archival realms, merging experimental cinema with preservation efforts to safeguard the cultural heritage of the Mediterranean region.