Ali Suliman is a prominent Arab actor who has made a significant impact in the international film industry. With a career spanning over two decades, he has worked with numerous high-profile directors and producers across the Arab world, Europe, and the US.
Suliman's recent appearances at international film festivals are a testament to his talent and versatility as an actor. He has been involved in several notable projects, including Amira (2021),Huda's Salon (2021),and Farha (2021),which premiered at the Venice International Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, and Locarno International Film Festival, respectively.
In addition to his work on these films, Suliman has also appeared in Terrence Malick's latest film, The Way of Wind, and the British film, The Swimmers, directed by Sally El-Husseiny. He has previously worked on over 50 films with prominent directors and producers, including Hany Abu-Assad, Ridley Scott, Peter Berg, and Elia Suleiman, among others.
Some of Suliman's notable film credits include Paradise Now (2005),Body of Lies (2008),The Kingdom (2007),Lone Survivor (2013),It Must Be Heaven (2019),The Last Friday (2011),200 Meters (2020),The Worthy (2016),and Rattle the Cage (2015). He has also appeared in several TV series, including The State (2017) and Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan (2018).
Suliman has received numerous awards and nominations for his performances, including the Best Actor Award at the El Gouna Film Festival and the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival for his role in 200 Meters. He has also been recognized at the Dubai International Film Festival and the Carthage Film Festival for his work on The Last Friday.
In his latest appearance, Suliman starred in Sally El-Hosaini's film, THE SWIMMERS, which premiered at the 47th Toronto International Film Festival and was also screened at the 44th Cairo International Film Festival. The film is currently available on Netflix, where it ranked first in the top 10 most watched films in the Arab world during its first week of streaming.
In addition to his acting career, Suliman has also served as a jury member at the 2022 Red Sea International Film Festival's Features Competition.
