Katja von Garnier

A resilient and dynamic storyteller, Katja von Garnier, was born in 1966 in Wiesbaden, Germany, and has been actively directing films since 1993. She primarily specializes in drama and music genres, with her most notable works being "Iron Jawed Angels" and "Bandits," both of which have earned her international acclaim. Although she has not won any major festival awards, her authorial style, characterized by powerful female leads and a unique blend of realism and fantasy, has been recognized and appreciated by critics and audiences alike. Katja von Garnier, with her unwavering commitment to crafting compelling narratives and her empathetic lens on the human experience, continues to leave an indelible mark on the world of cinema.