Heddy Honigmann

Celebrated for her poignant and intimate storytelling, Heddy Honigmann, born in 1951 in Lima, Peru, has been an active filmmaker since the mid-1980s. Her works predominantly belong to the documentary and experimental genres, with 'O Amor Natural' and 'Forever' standing as some of her most acclaimed films. Honigmann's authorial style is marked by her empathetic approach to her subjects, often shedding light on everyday people and their stories, an approach that has earned her multiple awards including the Living Legend Award at IDFA. The world of film is richer for Honigmann's unflinching honesty and her ability to find the extraordinary within the ordinary.