Ep 269: Zayn Alexandre: Reclaiming the Arab Narrative — From Beirut to New York

Podcast: Filmmaking Conversations Podcast with Damien Swaby · Damien Swaby

Opublikowano: 2025-10-16

Episode Summary Lebanese-American filmmaker Zayn Alexandre joins us to discuss his journey from a small town outside Beirut to the heart of New York’s independent film scene. Known for his award-winning films Abroad and Manara, Alexandre shares how psychology, identity, and diaspora shape his storytelling. From the Venice Film Festival to the TIFF Filmmaker Lab, Zayn has carved a space for authentic Middle Eastern voices in global cinema. In this conversation, he opens up about cultural identity, representation, and the responsibility of Arab artists to tell stories that challenge stereotypes while embracing universal human truths.<br...