Joshua Oppenheimer

Presiding over the realm of documentary filmmaking, Joshua Oppenheimer was born in Texas, USA in 1974 and has been actively directing since 1997. Known for his penetrating exploration into the human psyche, his works mainly in the documentary genre have garnered global acclaim, with his most notable films being "The Act of Killing" and "The Look of Silence," both of which have won numerous awards, including a BAFTA for Best Documentary. His authorial style is characterized by an unflinching commitment to truth, often shedding light on the darkest corners of humanity's collective history.

Joshua Oppenheimer is not just a filmmaker, but a mirror held up to society, forcing us to confront truths we would rather forget, but must remember.