Mais Al-Bayaa

A beacon of contemporary cinema, Mais Al-Bayaa was born in 1979 in Baghdad, Iraq and has been actively directing films since 2005. Her work, primarily in the drama and documentary genres, includes her much-lauded films such as "Life on the Border" and "Between Two Seas," which have earned her recognition at various international film festivals. Al-Bayaa's directorial style is marked by her poignant exploration of human struggle and resilience against the backdrop of conflict and displacement. Beyond her remarkable filmography, Mais Al-Bayaa is a passionate storyteller, using her lens to give voice to the voiceless and shed light on the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.