Antonia Bird

A pioneer of British cinema, Antonia Bird was born in 1951 in London, England, and directed films from the late 1980s until her death in 2013. Bird was renowned for her work in the drama and crime genres, with her most famous films including 'Ravenous' and 'Priest', the latter winning the Teddy Award for Best Feature Film at the Berlin International Film Festival. Her distinctive directorial style was marked by a focus on social issues and an empathetic exploration of complex characters. Antonia Bird was a fiercely talented director who never shied away from challenging societal norms, her films being as thought-provoking as they were compelling.