Nadine Labaki
Born: 1974-02-18 in Baabdat, Lebanon
Known For: Acting
Biography
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).
Filmography
2024
- Swimming Home as Laura
- The Sand Castle as Yasmine
- Back to Alexandria as Sue
- Disorder ... (Executive Producer)
2022
- Perfect Strangers as May
- Costa Brava, Lebanon as Souraya
2018
- Capernaum as Nadine
2016
- The Idol as Shadia
2015
- The Price of Fame as Noor
- The Blind of the Cathedral ... (Thanks)
2014
- Mea Culpa as Alice
- Rio, I Love You as Herself (segment "O Milagre")
2013
- Rock the Casbah as Miriam
2011
- Where Do We Go Now? as Amale
- The Father and the Foreigner as Zaira
2010
- Stray Bullet as Noha
2007
- Caramel as Layale
2005
- Bosta as Alia
- The Seventh Dog
2003
- Ashes
- Non Métrage Libanais as Nina