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Acclaimed&nbsp;Lebanese director, Nadine Labaki, has been selected to be part of the juries of the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, among reputable names in the filmmaking industry such as&nbsp;Greta Gerwig,&nbsp;&nbsp;Eva Green, and Hirokazu Kore-eda.
Labaki's appointment to the Cannes jury underscored her standing in the global film community and her ability to contribute meaningfully to the selection and recognition of outstanding cinematic achievements, additionally, her presence on the jury also highlighted her commitment to supporting and promoting diverse voices in filmmaking.
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The 77th Festival de Cannes Jury unveiled... Joined by Ebru Ceylan, Lily Gladstone, Eva Green, Nadine Labaki, Juan Antonio Bayona, Pierfrancisco Favino, Kore-eda Hirokazu and Omar Sy, President Greta Gerwig will award the Palme d'or to one of the 22 films in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Competition?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Competition</a>,&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/sDi5a2k5uP">pic.twitter.com/sDi5a2k5uP</a>
&mdash; Festival de Cannes (@Festival_Cannes) <a href="https://twitter.com/Festival_Cannes/status/1784817357879124446?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2024</a></blockquote>
Here's an overview of Nadine Labaki's career and achievements:
Early Life and Education
Nadine Labaki was born on February 18, 1974, in Baabdat, Lebanon. She studied audiovisual studies at Saint Joseph University in Beirut and then pursued further studies in directing at INSAS (Institut National Sup&eacute;rieur des Arts du Spectacle et des Techniques de Diffusion) in Belgium.
Career Beginnings
Labaki initially worked as a music video director and actress in a Lebanese television series before transitioning to filmmaking.
Film Directing
Her directorial debut came with the film "Caramel" (2007), a comedy-drama set in a Beirut beauty salon. The film gained critical acclaim internationally and established Labaki as a prominent filmmaker.
International Recognition
Labaki's second feature film, "Where Do We Go Now?" (2011), premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, and it won the People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival and was Lebanon's entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards.
Winning the Jury Prize At Cannes
Labaki gained widespread acclaim and international attention with her third feature film, "Capernaum" (2018). The film tells the story of a young boy living in the slums of Beirut who sues his parents for neglect.
"Capernaum" premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Jury Prize ,and was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
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Activism
Labaki's work often addresses social issues, particularly those affecting women and children in Lebanon and the Middle East. She uses her platform to advocate for change and raise awareness about humanitarian causes.
Awards and Honors
Labaki has received numerous awards for her work, including the Cannes Jury Prize for "Capernaum" and the Toronto International Film Festival People's Choice Award for "Where Do We Go Now?" She has also been recognized for her contributions to cinema and humanitarian efforts. &nbsp;
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