Boudewijn Koole

Acclaimed Dutch filmmaker, Boudewijn Koole, was born in 1965 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Active since the early 2000s, Koole has primarily directed in the genres of drama and documentary, with his most notable films including "Kauwboy" and "Beyond Sleep", the former of which won him the Best First Feature award at the 2012 Berlin International Film Festival. His directing style is often characterized by a deep and poetic exploration of human relationships and the complexities of the human condition. Boudewijn Koole, with his heartwarming narratives and visually captivating style, has truly left an indelible mark on Dutch cinema.