Jannicke Systad Jacobsen

Norwegian filmmaker Jannicke Systad Jacobsen, born in 1975 in Volda, Norway, has been actively directing films and documentaries since the early 2000s. Her work, mainly in the genres of drama and comedy, is widely recognized, with her most famous film being "Turn Me On, Dammit!" (2011), for which she received the Best Screenplay award at the Tribeca Film Festival. Jacobsen's authorial style is often characterized by her honest and humorous depiction of teenage life and sexuality, particularly seen in her coming-of-age stories. As a director, Jacobsen has a unique ability to capture the subtleties and nuances of adolescence, making her films both relatable and poignantly authentic.