Elizabeth Franieh

Elizabeth Franieh is a prominent Dutch documentary filmmaker born in 1979, known for her impactful storytelling and exploration of social issues. Her films have received accolades at various international film festivals, including the Amsterdam International Documentary Film Festival and Hot Docs. Franieh's documentary 'Intimate Therapy' (2022) garnered the Audience Award at Hot Docs, while 'Highway Confessions' (2017) won an award from the Dutch Academy. Recently, she made headlines by supporting Palestine at the opening of the Rotterdam Arab Film Festival by wearing a dress inspired by the Palestinian flag.