Joan Giralt
Documentary filmmaker specialized in providing an intimate and close perspective on conflict zones. My work has centered around the complexities of the Middle East, covering the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the aftermath of ISIS in Syria, the peshmerga resistance in Iraqi Kurdistan, and the rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan.
In addition, I have documented several migratory routes from their origins to their destinations, such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine, fishing scarcities in Senegal, refugee camp situations in Syria, Lebanon, and Pakistan, as well as harsh winter conditions for migrants in Bosnia and Italy.
‘Shahid’
La Manchester
2024
Direction and Cinematography.
Documentary feature focusing on childhood in Palestine during the Gaza war outbreak. Explores the concept of martyrdom through the eyes of children amidst military occupation, destruction, and violence.
Produced by La Manchester.
N O T R E L E A S E D Y E T
Middle East Correspondence
TV3
2022-2023
Cameraman Correspondent in the Middle East for Catalan National Television ‘TV3’. Based in Jerusalem, covering current affairs in Palestine, Israel, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries.
‘Al-Hawl Camp, de facto capital of the jihadists’ - Syria
’Nine Palestinians killed in Jenin refugee camp’ - Palestine & Israel
’Rescue of a girl alive five days after the earthquake’ - Turkey
’Migrant Workers: From Himalaya to Qatar’ - Qatar
’Violence rises in East Jerusalem’ - Palestine & Israel
’Syrian refugees in Lebanon, worse than ever’ - Lebanon
‘Salvados’
Producciones del Barrio
2019-2022
Cameraman for Spanish TV program ‘Salvados’.
Several coverages in Spain, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Senegal and Nepal.
‘Afganistán, El poder del miedo’ - 1.050.000 viewers.
‘Senegal, La lucha eterna’ - 912.000 viewers.
’Racismo, Está pasando’ - 1.675.000 viewers.
‘El ministro de la pandemia’ - 1.272.000 viewers.
‘El método Merkel’ - 1.473.000 viewers.
’Catalunya, Tras la sentencia’ - 1.648.000 viewers.
‘El control de la energía’ - 900.000 viewers.
‘ENCE, La casa del papel’ - 909,000 viewers.
’El otro mundial’ - 845.000 viewers.
Produced by Producciones del Barrio and aired on La Sexta.
‘Ukraine, Flee or Stay’
La Manchester, Movistar+
2022
Direction and Cinemtography.
Documentary detailing the initial months of the Russian invasion in Ukraine, featuring testimonies of Ukrainians faced with the decision to flee or remain in their homes.
Co-Directed with Ruben Wagensberg.
Produced by La Manchester, Nebraska Productions, and Gerrik Films for Movistar+.
W A T C H
Cinematographer for Catalan TV program ‘Col·lapse’ in some episodes.
Several reports filmed in France, the UK, and Catalonia covering social topics including the strikes and riots during France's pension reform in 2023, as well as the death of UK's Queen Elizabeth II.
’Què passa a França?’
’Per què hi ha tanta fascinació amb la monarquia britànica?’
Produced by La Manchester for TV3.
‘Col·lapse’
La Manchester, TV3
2023
Open Arms
Diari ARA
2023
Member of the 100th Open Arms mission in the Central Mediterranean, near the coasts of Libya, Tunisia and Italy, as a mission's delegated journalist.
Written and audiovisual report published in the Diari ARA.
Material used in the "Deixem-hi emprempta!" campaign by Generalitat de Catalunya.
Freelance Stories
The Associated Press
2020-2021
International freelance stories for The Associated Press.
Coverages in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Spain, Italy and France.
‘Migrants stuck in Spain’s Canary Islands say camps are unfit’
AP Article and Published Footage.
‘The Alps, the last migrant step from Italy to France’
Published in Sky News, Euronews, Al Jazeera Plus and others.
‘Bosnia put under pressure to act on migrant crisis’
Published Footage (until 02:26).
‘First Snow, Cold Mean More Hardship For Migrants In Bosnia’
AP Story. Published in The Washington Post, ABC News and others.
Cameraman.
The program 'Crims' is a true crime series. This episode 3x08 titled ‘Evi, la noia de Portbou’, investigates the mysterious death of an Italian girl found three decades ago in the village of Portbou. The episode garnered an audience of 502,000 viewers, with a 27.5% share.
Produced by Goroka and True Crime Factory.
W A T C H
‘Crims’
Goroka, TV3
2023
‘Letter From Ukraine’
Kosmos Studios, DAZN
2020-2021
Cinemtography.
The documentary provides a perspective on war-torn landscapes, guided by the insights of football legend Andriy Shevchenko. Delve into the raw realities of conflict surrounding the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv and explores ongoing reconstruction efforts across the nation.
Directed by Ignasi Gisbert.
Produced by Kosmos Studios for DAZN.
W A T C H
Cameraman.
Four-part documentary miniseries ‘Stories of a Generation, with Pope Francis’, exploring the power of love through the life stories of individuals over 70 years old.
Produced by Stand By Me Films for Netflix.
W A T C H
‘Stories of a Generation’
Netflix
2021
‘Votan K’op’
Filmin
2019
Direction, Cinematography and Editing.
The documentary sheds light on Chiapas, a region rich in natural resources, facing heavy exploitation by foreign multinationals. Despite political neglect and indigenous marginalization, Chiapas has become a hub for transformative social organizations challenging dominant capitalist models.
Produced by La Garriga Guerrera and Promedios de Comunicación Comunitaria.
W A T C H
La Directa
2019-2021
National and international freelance stories for La Directa.
Filmed and written coverages in Palestine, Israel, Bosnia, France, Italy and Catalonia.
Palestine:
Kafr Qaddum, Heart of Palestinian Resistance in the West Bank
Nakba, Memories of an Exodus
Israel:
The Ethiopian Jews Of Israel Denunce State Racism
Bosnia and Herzegovina:
The Eternal Wait At The Gates Of The EU
France and Italy:
The Dangerous Migrant Route Through The Snow In The Alps
Catalonia:
The People’s Trial, Chronical Of A Revolt - 25 min.
The Delta’s Drop, An Underwater Futur - 22 min.
Joan Garriga & Quimi Portet
Fina Estampa
Music video for the song ’La Rambla’ by Quimi Portet, as well as audiovisual environment and live display for 'Joan Garriga i el Mariatxi Galàctic's show.
Produced by Fina Estampa.
2020
Cameraman.
The documentary explores the rising prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). With 1 in 100 people diagnosed in Europe and 1 in 59 in the United States, the causes remain elusive, contributing to stigma and misunderstanding. Through the daily experiences of Mariona, Marc, and their families, the film sheds light on the reality of living with autism in Catalonia.
Directed by Marc Serena & Biel Mauri.
Produced by Federació Catalana d'Autisme and aired in ‘Sense ficció’ TV3.
W A T C H
‘Peixos d’aigua dolça’
TV3
2018
‘The Trophy’
Filmin
2018
Direction, Cinematography and Editing.
Observational short documentary about roe deer hunting and the taxidermy process. Through explicit imagery, the film portrays a controversial topic: the manipulation of shot animals preserved as hunting souvenirs.
This project was selected to be screened at the DocsBarcelona International Documentary Film Festival 2019.
W A T C H
‘Ni perdono, ni oblido’
2013