David Herdies

A compelling voice in contemporary cinema, David Herdies, was born in 1980 in Stockholm, Sweden, and has been actively creating cinematic works since the early 2000s. He mainly works within the genres of documentary and drama, with notable masterpieces including "Måste Gitt" and "Pray, Obey, Kill", where he brought out raw narratives of human experiences. Despite not having won any major film festival awards, Herdies' unique authorial style of blending real-life stories with a touch of dramatic interpretation has consistently garnered the respect of critics and audiences alike. Beyond the lens, David Herdies is a filmmaker whose deep empathy for the human condition is always mirrored in his evocative storytelling, making his works a profound exploration of life's complexities.