
Nadine Labaki
Born: 1974-02-18
Place of birth: Baabdat, Lebanon
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

Disorder
2024

Capernaum
2018

Ashes
2003

Where Do We Go Now?
2011

The Idol
2016

Caramel
2007

Costa Brava, Lebanon
2022

1982
2020

Mea Culpa
2014

Rock the Casbah
2013

Back to Alexandria
2024

Perfect Strangers
2022

Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano
2023

The Father and the Foreigner
2011

Bosta
2005

Swimming Home
2024

Homemade
2020

The Sand Castle
2024