Markus Blunder

Renowned for his profound storytelling, Austrian film director Markus Blunder was born in Innsbruck, Austria in 1965 and began his active filmmaking career in the early 1990s. His artistic oeuvre primarily spans the genres of drama and thriller, with his most recognized work being "Abandoned," which garnered international attention despite not winning major awards at film festivals. Blunder's authorial style is marked by a nuanced exploration of human emotions, often set against the backdrop of strikingly beautiful, almost dreamlike landscapes. A deeply passionate filmmaker, Markus Blunder is an artist who imbues each frame of his films with a palpable sense of life's beauty and complexity.