Oliver Laxe

"An auteur of contemplative cinema, Oliver Laxe was born in 1982 in Paris, France, and has been active as a film director since 2008. His films mostly fall under the genre of drama and documentary, with his most famous films being 'You All Are Captains' and 'Fire Will Come', the latter of which won the Un Certain Regard Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival. Laxe is known for his minimalist storytelling approach, often using non-professional actors and real locations to achieve a sense of authenticity.

Oliver Laxe is a rare breed of filmmaker who finds poetry in silence and strength in simplicity, creating cinematic experiences that linger long after the credits roll."