Nadine Labaki quotes

Nadine Labaki is a Lebanese actress, director, and screenwriter renowned for her impactful films and performances. Her works often tackle pressing social issues in Lebanese society with deep empathy and artistry. She has achieved international recognition and numerous awards for her contributions to cinema. Here are 9 of her quotes:

I was watching TV and saw people with masks, weapons, and grenades. I thought, Is that really possible? Could we be here yet again? And go into civil war one more time?

Nadine Labaki

I want to keep talking about my people and my country in my own language.

Nadine Labaki

A small film from a small country, in Arabic with nonprofessionals: It was practically impossible. Just to make it was like a dream to me.

Nadine Labaki

Beirut turned into a war zone in a matter of hours. We were stuck at home, the roads were blocked.

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I like to have the impression that whatever is happening is true.

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I'm just someone who observes a lot.

Nadine Labaki

I thought if my son was now eighteen years old and he was tempted to join the fight and take the burden of protecting his family - because it's always tempting especially for young men - what would I do as a mother to stop him?

Nadine Labaki

I don't like to be feared, and I can't work in conflict, I'm very bad with conflict. I try to avoid it, it paralyzes me.

Nadine Labaki