Halina Reijn

A stalwart in the Dutch film industry, Halina Reijn was born in 1975 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. A prolific actress turned director, she has been active since 1998, mainly contributing to drama and romance genres, with her most notable directorial work being her debut film "Instinct" in 2019. Despite her recent transition into direction, Reijn has been critically acclaimed, earning a selection for the Pardo d'oro at the Locarno Film Festival for "Instinct", and her authorial style often encapsulates the intricate complexities of human relationships and emotions. Halina Reijn, with her profound understanding of storytelling and her ability to draw out deeply human performances, is indeed a refreshing voice in contemporary cinema.