Elsy Hajjar
Lebanon
Elsy Hajjar is a Lebanese cinematographer and director of photography, born in 1990 in Jounieh and based in Beirut. Known for her evocative and intimate visual style, she has worked across fiction, documentary, and commercial filmmaking.
Her cinematography credits include award- winning films such as Aziza (Sundance 2019), 1982, Corps Absents, and Migrant Mothers of Syria. Elsy has been selected for Berlinale Talents (Berlin 2015, Beirut 2014 & 2021), showcasing her work across international platforms and festivals. Her approach centers on human stories, told with visual depth and emotional sensitivity.
