Linus de Paoli

A visionary in the realm of independent cinema, Linus de Paoli was born in 1980 in Stuttgart, Germany. He has been actively directing films since 2005, with a particular focus on the thriller and drama genres, and reaching international acclaim with his thought-provoking films such as "A Young Man with High Potential" (2018) and "Dr. Ketel" (2011). Despite not having bagged major festival awards, his distinct authorial style of blending stark realism with psychological depth has garnered him a niche fanbase. Beyond his works, de Paoli is a compassionate storyteller, unafraid to delve into the darkest corners of human psyche with an empathetic lens.