Abdallah Omeish

A visionary of documentary cinema, Abdallah Omeish was born in 1972 in Tripoli, Libya. Active since the early 2000s, he is particularly renowned for his work in the documentary genre, with his most celebrated films including "Occupation 101" and "The War Around Us", both of which have earned him critical acclaim, although they have not yet garnered any awards at major film festivals. Omeish's directorial style is marked by his unflinching commitment to conveying the harsh realities of political conflict, often through a personal and intimate lens. Abdallah Omeish is a director who, with courage and conviction, continues to tell stories that demand to be heard, shining a light on the often overlooked voices in the world's most volatile regions.