Lubna Azabal
ActingAbout Lubna Azabal
Lubna Azabal is a Belgian actress, born in Brussels to a Moroccan father and a Spanish mother. After studing at the Conservatoire royal of Brussels, she began a theatrical career in Belgium. In 1997, she took her first film role when Belgian film-maker Vincent Lannoo chose her to act beside Olivier Gourmet in his short film J'adore le cinéma. She performs in both French and Arabic films. She was raised trilingual (French, Spanish and Berber). She also speaks fluent English and Arabic. Her most widely known role is in the 2005 Golden Globe-winning Palestinian political thriller, Paradise Now. She can also be spotted in a smaller role in Ridley Scott's recent film Body of Lies. Azabal won the Black Pearl Award 2010 (Abu Dhabi Film Festival) for Best Actress for her role in the film Incendies. She also won the Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role at the 31st Genie Awards.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lubna Azabal reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Lubna Azabal's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lubna Azabal remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Incendies, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Lubna Azabal Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Lubna Azabal's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lubna Azabal.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rabia | Madame | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Maldoror | Mme Santos | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Somewhere in Love | Norah | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | L'école des espions | Anne-Sophie de Noblecourt | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Des blessures invisibles | Larivière | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Joaquin Phoenix: An Actor of Extremes | Self - Actress | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Amal | Amal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | You Promised Me the Sea | Rabia | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Blue Caftan | Mina | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | For My Country | Nadia | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Love | Fatima Zahwani | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Simone: Woman of the Century | Hafsia Hamdad | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Rebel | Leila | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Champion | Gloria | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Life Suits Me Well | Rita | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Suicide Club | Anita | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Adam | Abla | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Lockdown | Farah | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Sofia | Leila | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Tel Aviv on Fire | Tala | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Mary Magdalene | Susannah | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | A Bluebird in My Heart | Nadia | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Above the Law | Lucie Tesla | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Buğday | Beatrice | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Catch the Wind | Nadia | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Lola Pater | Malika | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Ruby Is Dead | Alice Tanner | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Light Thereafter | Soumaya | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Betelgeuse | Sarah | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | My Revolution | Samia | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Ustica: The Missing Paper | Valja | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Marchers | Kheira | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Rock the Casbah | Kenza | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Headwinds | La mère de Yamine | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Free Men | Warba Shlimane alias Leila | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Coriolanus | First Citizen (Tamora) | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Incendies | Nawal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | I Am Slave | Haleema | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Comme les 5 doigts de la main | Amel Zeroual | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Sisters | Angela Di Biaggio | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Occupation | Aliya Nabil | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Body of Lies | Aisha's Sister Cala | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Strangers | Rana Sweid | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Paradise Now | Suha | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Changing Times | Nadia | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Exiles | Naima | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Viva Algeria | Goucem | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Almost Peaceful | Jacqueline | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Aram | Méliné | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Far Away | Sarah | Average | Similar → |
Lubna Azabal - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Lubna Azabal?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lubna Azabal is "Incendies" with a rating of 8.1/10.
How many movies has Lubna Azabal acted in?
Lubna Azabal has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Lubna Azabal?
Other notable films include "Simone: Woman of the Century", "Rebel", and "Occupation".