Dalibor Matanić

A master of the craft, navigating the human condition through the lens of his camera, Dalibor Matanić is a renowned Croatian film director. Born in 1975 in Zagreb, Croatia, Matanić has been actively making films since 2000, predominantly in drama and romance genres. His most famous films include 'Fine Dead Girls' and 'The High Sun', the latter of which won the Un Certain Regard Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, demonstrating his unique ability to explore complex social issues within intimate relationships. Matanić's authorial style is marked by his ability to blend raw emotion with underlying social commentary, creating a cinematic experience that is both engaging and thought-provoking. Through his films, one can see Matanić's profound understanding of the human heart and the empathy he has for his characters, which makes his work all the more compelling and deeply moving.