Nadine Labaki
Acting
Nadine Labaki (born February 18, 1974) is a Lebanese actress, writer, and director. Before directing films, Labaki started out as one of the well known directors in the Arabic music video industry. Inspired by growing up during the Lebanese Civil War, Labaki is known for demonstrating everyday aspects of Lebanese life and covering a range of political issues such as war, poverty, and feminism in her work. She is the first female Arab director to direct a film nominated for an Oscar in the category for Best Foreign Language Film for her third directorial effort, Capernaum (2018).
Known for
Capernaum
2018
Mea Culpa
2014
Swimming Home
2024
Rio, I Love You
2014
Caramel
2007
The Idol
2016
The Sand Castle
2024
Rock the Casbah
2013
Ashes
2003
Bosta
2005
Stray Bullet
2010
Disorder
2024
1982
2020