Alexandros Avranas

Greek auteur, Alexandros Avranas, was born in Larissa, Greece in 1977. He has been active since 2002, predominantly working in the drama genre, with his most notable films including 'Miss Violence' and 'Love Me Not', the former yielding him the Silver Lion for Best Director at the 70th Venice International Film Festival. Avranas' distinctive authorial style often explores dark themes with a stark realism that can be both harrowing and profound. From a more personal perspective, Avranas' courage to confront disturbing realities in his films reveals a director unafraid of provoking discomfort to highlight societal issues.