Annemarie Jacir

Annemarie Jacir is a Palestinian film director and screenwriter known for her work in independent cinema. She gained international recognition for her films, including "Salt of This Sea" (2008) and "When I Saw You" (2012), which have screened at major film festivals around the world. Jacir has been praised for her storytelling and her exploration of Palestinian identity and political themes in her work. She has received several awards for her films, including the Golden Star at the Marrakech International Film Festival for "When I Saw You."