Oliver Hermanus

Acclaimed for his bold storytelling, South African director Oliver Hermanus was born in 1983 in Cape Town, South Africa. Hermanus has been active as a filmmaker since 2009, predominantly focusing on drama and LGBT genres with films like "Moffie," "Beauty," and "The Endless River," which have not only made waves in the indie film circuit but also garnered him several prestigious awards including a Queer Palm nomination at the Cannes Film Festival. His authorial style often explores the themes of identity, sexuality, and societal pressures in the backdrop of the socio-political landscape of his homeland.

Hermanus is a filmmaker who paints raw, uncomfortable realities with a sensitivity that not only evokes empathy but also ignites conversations.