Oliver Schmitz

Lauded South African director, Oliver Schmitz, was born in 1960 in Cape Town, South Africa. Best known for his work in drama and crime genres, Schmitz started his active filmmaking career in the mid-1980s and has delivered notable films such as "Mapantsula" (1988), "Life, Above All" (2010), which was shortlisted for an Academy Award, and "Shepherds and Butchers" (2016), that won several awards at international film festivals. His authorial style is characterized by a powerful narrative that often focuses on the socio-political landscape of South Africa, capturing the harsh realities of life with a raw, unfiltered lens. Schmitz, with his keen eye for storytelling and a profound understanding of the human condition, has become an essential voice in contemporary world cinema.