Annekatrin Hendel

Acclaimed German director, Annekatrin Hendel, was born in 1964 in the city of Karl-Marx-Stadt, which is now known as Chemnitz, Germany. With an active career spanning from the late 20th century into the 21st, Hendel has primarily worked in the documentary genre, and is best known for her films "Vaterlandsverräter" and "Anderson", both of which have received critical acclaim and numerous awards, including the German Film Critics Award. Hendel's authorial style is characterized by intimate and insightful approaches to her subjects, often focusing on real-life characters and their personal narratives. She is a master of her craft, who uses film as a lens to explore, understand and share the complexities and nuances of human life.