Nadine Labaki

Acting

21Total Films

8.1 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 18, 1974

Birth Place: Baabdat, Lebanon

About Nadine Labaki

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).

Best Nadine Labaki Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Nadine Labaki's career based on audience ratings.

★8.1

★8.1

Capernaum — After running away from his negligent parents, committing a violent crime and being sentenced to five years in jail, a h

Capernaum

2018•Drama

★7.5

★7.5

Ashes — Nabil returns to Beirut with the ashes of his father who died abroad. He tries to overcome his bereavement while his fam

Ashes

2003

★7.4

★7.4

Where Do We Go Now? — In a remote, isolated Lebanese village surrounded by land mines, Muslims and Christians live together in peace. As civil

Where Do We Go Now?

2011•Drama

★7.1

★7.1

The Idol — Mohammed Assaf, an aspiring musician living in Gaza, sets a seemingly impossible goal: to compete on the program "Arab I

The Idol

2016•Comedy

★6.9

★6.9

Caramel — In a beauty salon in Beirut the lives of five women cross paths. The beauty salon is a colorful and sensual microcosm wh

Caramel

2007•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nadine Labaki.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2024	The Sand Castle	Yasmine	Average	Similar →
2024	Back to Alexandria	Sue	Average	Similar →
2024	Swimming Home	Laura	Flop	Similar →
2023	Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano	-	Average	Similar →
2022	Costa Brava, Lebanon	Souraya	Hit	Similar →
2022	Perfect Strangers	May	Average	Similar →
2020	1982	Yasmine	Hit	Similar →
2018	Capernaum	Nadine	Super Hit	Similar →
2016	The Idol	Shadia	Hit	Similar →
2015	The Price of Fame	Noor	Flop	Similar →
2014	Rio, I Love You	Herself (segment "O Milagre")	Flop	Similar →
2014	Mea Culpa	Alice	Average	Similar →
2013	Rock the Casbah	Miriam	Average	Similar →
2011	Where Do We Go Now?	Amale	Hit	Similar →
2011	The Father and the Foreigner	Zaira	Hit	Similar →
2010	Stray Bullet	Noha	Flop	Similar →
2007	Caramel	Layale	Hit	Similar →
2005	Bosta	Alia	Flop	Similar →
2005	The Seventh Dog	-	Flop	Similar →
2003	Ashes	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2003	Non Métrage Libanais	Nina	Flop	Similar →

Nadine Labaki - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nadine Labaki?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nadine Labaki is "Capernaum" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Nadine Labaki acted in?

Nadine Labaki has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Nadine Labaki?

Other notable films include "Ashes", "Where Do We Go Now?", and "The Idol".