Dana Eden: The Emmy-Winning Visionary Who Brought Middle Eastern Noir to the World Stage

Future historians of television will undoubtedly point to the early 2020s as a golden age for international drama, and Dana Eden’s name will be at the forefront of that discussion. She helped move the medium forward, proving that subtitles were no barrier to a global audience and that a well-told story could bridge even the deepest of political divides. Her legacy is one of courage—the courage to tell difficult stories, the courage to work in challenging environments, and the courage to believe that television could be more than just entertainment, but a window into the souls of others.