Ísold Uggadóttir

Ísold Uggadóttir, an evocative storyteller from Iceland, was born in the year 1972 in Reykjavík, the country's vibrant capital. Active since the early 2000s, she has made her mark primarily in the genre of drama, with her most acclaimed film, "And Breathe Normally" winning the World Cinema Dramatic Directing Award at the Sundance Film Festival in 2018. Her authorial style is characterized by her knack for capturing the raw emotional intensity of everyday life, often focusing on themes of identity, marginalization, and the complexities of human relationships. As a director, Ísold's heartfelt storytelling, rooted in her own experiences growing up in Iceland, resonates with audiences worldwide, painting a vivid picture of the human condition.