Ziad Doueiri

Awards & Honours

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Ziad Doueiri's achievements are remarkable for their historical weight. The Insult became the first Lebanese film ever nominated for an Academy Award, a milestone that put Lebanese cinema on the global map. His debut West Beirut won the FIPRESCI Prize at Cannes, marking him as a critical favorite early on. These honors, along with audience awards at Montreal and Cairo, demonstrate a filmmaker who consistently connects with both critics and general viewers.

AwardsZiad Doueiri has won several notable awards. His debut West Beirut took the FIPRESCI Prize at Cannes in 1998. The Insult received the Audience Award at the Montreal World Film Festival and Best Screenplay at the Cairo International Film Festival in 2017, along with a special mention at Venice. These wins reflect his standing in international arthouse circles.

Honours & Distinctions

Oscar Nomination for Best Foreign Language Film

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences·2018

First Lebanese film to be nominated for the award.

Records & Feats

First Lebanese film nominated for an Academy Award

Historic First·2018

The Insult (2017) was the first Lebanese film to be nominated for Best Foreign Language Film.