Liina Trishkina-Vanhatalo

Estonian-born director Liina Trishkina-Vanhatalo, born in 1979, has made an indelible mark on the world of cinema. Active since 2006, she primarily focuses on drama and documentary genres, with notable films that include "The Days That Confused" and "Take It or Leave It", the latter earning her the Best Director award at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. Trishkina-Vanhatalo's style is characterized by its stark realism, often exploring the intricacies of human relationships and societal norms in a profound manner. Liina is a director who seeks to pierce the veil of the ordinary, revealing the extraordinary complexities that lie beneath the surface of everyday life.