Lebanese actress, director, and activist. First came into the spotlight as an actress. Filmmaking career started in 2007 with the release of her debut film, Caramel, which premiered...
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Lebanese actress, director, and activist. First came into the spotlight as an actress. Filmmaking career started in 2007 with the release of her debut film, Caramel, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Known for depicting everyday aspects of Lebanese life and addressing political issues such as war, poverty, and feminism. First female Arab director to be nominated for an Oscar in the category for Best Foreign Language Film.
