Otmar Penker

Renowned for breathing life into nature documentaries, Otmar Penker was born in 1968 in Kitzbühel, Austria. Active in filmmaking from the early 1990s, Penker is best known for his work in the documentary genre, with his most acclaimed films including "Brothers of the Wind" and "Sea of Shadows". Despite not having won any major festival awards, Penker's unique authorial style of capturing the raw beauty and harsh realities of nature has garnered him a dedicated following. As a director, Otmar Penker possesses a profound respect for the natural world, and his films serve as a testament to his belief in the importance of environmental conservation.