Abdellatif Kechiche

A master of intense and intimate storytelling, Abdellatif Kechiche was born in Tunis, Tunisia in 1960 and has been active in the film industry since 1987. He is renowned for his realistic dramas, with his most famous film, "Blue is the Warmest Colour," winning the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2013. Kechiche's authorial style is characterized by long takes, naturalistic dialogues, and vivid portrayals of working-class life. In spite of the controversies surrounding him, it's undeniable that Kechiche's films reveal an artist who deeply understands and empathizes with the human condition.