Amber Fares

Amber Fares, born in 1979 in Canada, is a critically acclaimed director who has been actively making films since 2010. Known primarily for her work in documentary genre, she achieved international recognition with her film "Speed Sisters" (2015), which received the Audience Award at the Irish Film Institute Documentary Festival. Fares' authorial style is marked by her unflinching exploration of social issues, especially those affecting women in the Middle East. Amber Fares, with her passionate storytelling and fearless approach to sensitive topics, is a beacon of strength and inspiration in the world of independent cinema.