Jean-Pierre Dardenne

Belgian-born master of social realism, Jean-Pierre Dardenne was born in 1951 in Engis, Belgium, and has been actively directing films since the late 1970s. Known for his intense, gritty dramas, Dardenne has created critically acclaimed films such as "Rosetta" and "The Child," both of which have won the prestigious Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. His authorial style is characterized by the use of handheld cameras, non-professional actors, and a focus on contemporary moral issues within the working class. Jean-Pierre Dardenne, with his unwavering commitment to capturing the truth of human struggle, continues to be a beacon of authenticity in cinema.