Linda Saffire

Linda Saffire, a distinctive voice in documentary filmmaking, was born in 1943 in New York, United States. She was active in filmmaking from 1992 to 2018, predominantly focusing on the genres of documentary and short films, with her most renowned work being "Restless Creature: Wendy Whelan" (2016), a striking documentary about the famous ballet dancer. Despite not having won major film festival awards, Saffire's work is distinguished by her intimate and empathetic approach to her subjects, capturing their stories in a deeply personal and compelling manner. Linda Saffire, with her unflinching eye for truth and her ability to evoke profound emotion, has left an indelible mark on the world of documentary filmmaking.