Question 1

Why did director Nadine Labaki cast mostly non-actors in Caramel?

Accepted Answer

Director Nadine Labaki wanted naturalistic performances from them, so most of the cast is made up of non-actors.

Question 2

Which major film festivals was Caramel selected for in 2007?

Accepted Answer

Caramel was selected for the Cannes Film Festival, San Sebastián International Film Festival, São Paulo International Film Festival, Stockholm International Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2007.

Question 3

What was Caramel's significance for Lebanon at the Academy Awards?

Accepted Answer

Caramel was Lebanon's Official Submission to the Best Foreign Language Film Category of the 80th Annual Academy Awards in 2008.

Question 4

What is Caramel about?

Accepted Answer

In a beauty salon in Beirut, the lives of five women cross paths, sharing their hopes, fears, and expectations in this colorful and sensual microcosm.

Question 5

Which character does director Nadine Labaki play in Caramel?

Accepted Answer

Nadine Labaki plays the character Layal in the film.

Question 6

Why did director Nadine Labaki cast mostly non-actors in Caramel?

Accepted Answer

Director Nadine Labaki wanted naturalistic performances from the cast, so most of them are non-actors.

Question 7

Which major international film festivals selected Caramel in 2007?

Accepted Answer

Caramel was selected for the Cannes Film Festival, San Sebastián International Film Festival, São Paulo International Film Festival, Stockholm International Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2007.

Question 8

What milestone did Caramel represent for director Nadine Labaki?

Accepted Answer

Caramel was Nadine Labaki's directorial film debut.

Question 9

What role did Caramel play in Lebanon's Oscar submission history?

Accepted Answer

Caramel was Lebanon's Official Submission to the Best Foreign Language Film Category of the 80th Annual Academy Awards (2008).

Question 10

What is the central setting where the women's lives intersect in Caramel?

Accepted Answer

The story unfolds in a beauty salon in Beirut, where five women share their hopes, fears, and expectations.

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