Angela Schanelec

A master of contemporary German cinema, Angela Schanelec was born in 1962 in Aalen, Germany and began directing films in the late 1990s. Known for her minimalist style in the drama genre, her most acclaimed films include "The Dreamed Path" and "I Was at Home, But," the latter of which won her the Silver Bear for Best Director at the Berlin International Film Festival in 2019. Schanelec's distinctive cinematic language, characterized by long takes, non-linear narratives, and a focus on everyday mundanity, has established her as a unique voice in the Berlin School film movement.

Beyond her cinematic achievements, Schanelec possesses a quiet resilience and a relentless pursuit for the exploration of human emotions, solidifying her place in the hearts of international film enthusiasts.