Maria Peters

One of the most notable female voices in Dutch cinema, Maria Peters was born in 1958 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Her directorial journey started in the late 1980s and she is celebrated for her works in drama and romance genres, with her most acclaimed films including "Sonny Boy" and "The Purse Snatcher". Peters has been recognized for her storytelling abilities, winning the Golden Calf for Best Director at the Netherlands Film Festival in 2018. Maria Peters, with her keen eye for human relationships and her ability to depict them with utmost sincerity, has left an indelible mark on the world of cinema.