Nikolaus Geyrhalter

Nikolaus Geyrhalter, the master of contemporary documentary cinema. Born in Vienna, Austria in 1972, Geyrhalter has been active in the film industry since 1994, primarily specializing in the documentary genre. His most renowned works include "Our Daily Bread" and "Homo Sapiens," both of which showcase his penchant for exploring environmental and societal issues, and his film "Pripyat" won the Planet Doc Film Festival award. Geyrhalter's authorial style is characterized by his minimalistic aesthetics, patient observation, and his ability to capture the essence of humanity in the most desolate environments. From the heart, Geyrhalter is a director who effortlessly illuminates the profound in the mundane, making the viewer rethink the world around them.