I like to express myself fully with my body, with my language, with my voice, and through directing. Nadine Labaki Read Quote
I’ve never felt that my job was difficult because I’m a woman. It’s a difficult job regardless, and it’s even more difficult in Lebanon because there’s no film industry. There’s no structure, funding, or institutions for filmmakers. Nadine Labaki Read Quote
I have learned to do what I want without hurting anyone. I’ve learned how to get away with it, with everything. I’m getting away with what I’m trying to do on film but also in my own way. Nadine Labaki Read Quote
Self-censorship has become a part of me. I think because we live in a place where community is very important, family is very important, you feel the weight of how people look at you. Even though I might seem very modern and very liberated, I still have a lot of issues to deal with. I’m scared of how people look at me. Nadine Labaki Read Quote
I was lucky because I used to live right next to a video-rental store. I used to spend so much time watching films. So I’ve seen a lot. I used to watch ‘Dynasty’ and ‘Dallas’ and have seen every kind of film. I’ve been influenced by everything I’ve seen. Nadine Labaki Read Quote
When I was a kid, I used to spend a lot of time at home because of the war. We couldn’t go out and play or go to school. Boredom was a big part of my life. Nadine Labaki Read Quote
Films can make you dream. They allow you to imagine a different world. It’s why I decided to become a filmmaker. I wanted that even though it seemed impossible. Nadine Labaki Read Quote
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 Read Quote
