Marleen Gorris

The trailblazing voice of feminist cinema, Marleen Gorris, was born in Roermond, the Netherlands in 1948 and has been actively directing films since 1979. Known for her unique storytelling, she primarily focuses on drama genre, with her most notable works including "A Question of Silence" (1982), "Broken Mirrors" (1984), and "Antonia's Line" (1995), the latter of which garnered her an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Gorris's films are characterized by strong female characters and narratives that challenge the societal norms, making her a pioneer in feminist cinema.

From a personal perspective, Gorris is an immensely courageous artist, daring to explore and expose the intricacies of female existence in a way that has reshaped the landscape of international cinema.