Dina Naser

Dina Naser is a Palestinian-Jordanian filmmaker whose work dwells in the haunting intersection of personal memory and the collective struggle of displacement. Her cinematic language is one of patient observation, characterized by a documentary gaze that strips away artifice to reveal the raw, rhythmic pulse of human resilience within marginalized spaces. By weaving intimate testimonies with evocative visual textures, she elevates the mundane details of survival into profound meditations on identity and belonging. Her directorial voice found international resonance with her acclaimed feature documentary Tiny Souls, an immersive and deeply moving portrait of life within the Zaatari refugee camp. Through her lens, the film transcends the clinical documentation of crisis, instead offering a lyrical exploration of childhood innocence weathered by the shadow of conflict. Recognized at prestigious festivals including CPH:DOX and the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam, Naser’s work continues to challenge audiences, demanding an unflinching engagement with the displaced spirits who inhabit the borders of our world.