Nadine Labaki (Director)

Reviews of movies from director Nadine Labaki

Looking for reviews of films directed by Nadine Labaki? Cinafilm has a total of 741 reviews across 4 movies directed by Nadine Labaki.

Movies from this director have generally received positive reviews and hold an average rating of 64%.

Capernaum is Nadine Labaki's highest rated movie, with a score of 82% based on 120 reviews.

The lowest rated film from Nadine Labaki is Rio, I Love You, with a score of 34% based on 24 reviews.

Director Biography

Nadine Labaki (born February 18, 1974) is a Lebanese actress and director. She is one of the well known directors in the Arabic music video industry. Nadine is usually credited for bringing artists into the scene.

In 2007, Labaki co-wrote, directed, and starred in her feature-film debut, Caramel, which became an international sensation at film festivals and went on to achieve box office success. It showcases a Beirut that most are not familiar with. Rather than tackle political and religious issues which have plagued Lebanon, she presents a romantic comedy that deals with five Beirut women who gather at a beauty salon and deal with love, sexuality, tradition, disappointment, and everyday ups and downs.

The film garnered Labaki much acclaim as both a director and actress, and put her on Variety's 10 Directors to Look Out for List.

Nadine Labaki has directed films starring Adel Karam, Jason Isaacs, Harvey Keitel and Vincent Cassel.

Nadine Labaki has collaborated with these film directors: John Turturro, Carlos Saldanha, Paolo Sorrentino and Fernando Meirelles.