Rebecca O'Brien

Renowned British film producer, Rebecca O'Brien, was born in 1957 in London, England, and has been active in the film industry since the mid-1980s. She is recognized for her work mostly in the drama genre, with her most famous films including "I, Daniel Blake," which won the Palme d'Or at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, and "The Wind That Shakes the Barley," another Palme d'Or winner in 2006. O'Brien's production style often emphasizes humanistic and social issues, often presenting them in stark, realistic narratives.

Rebecca O'Brien, in her gentle but unyielding way, has been a beacon of cinematic storytelling with her honest portrayals of the human spirit amidst the socio-political landscapes.