Nadine Labaki

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).

Movies & TV Shows

1. Capernaum (2018) — Nadine
2. Caramel (2007) — Layale
3. Where Do We Go Now? (2011) — Amale
4. Mea Culpa (2014) — Alice
5. Perfect Strangers (2022) — May
6. The Idol (2016) — Shadia
7. The Sand Castle (2024) — Yasmine
8. The Price of Fame (2015) — Noor
9. Rio, I Love You (2014) — Herself (segment "O Milagre")
10. Costa Brava, Lebanon (2022) — Souraya
11. Rock the Casbah (2013) — Miriam
12. 1982 (2020) — Yasmine
13. Bosta (2005) — Alia
14. Back to Alexandria (2024) — Sue
15. Swimming Home (2024) — Laura
16. Stray Bullet (2010) — Noha
17. The Father and the Foreigner (2011) — Zaira
18. Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano (2023)
19. Ashes (2003)
20. Non Métrage Libanais (2003) — Nina
21. The Seventh Dog (2005)

Directed

1. Capernaum (2018) — Director
2. Caramel (2007) — Director
3. Where Do We Go Now? (2011) — Director
4. Rio, I Love You (2014) — Director
5. Homemade (2020) — Director