Richard Billingham

Renowned for his unflinching portrayal of reality, Richard Billingham was born in 1970 in Cradley Heath, England. Billingham became active as a director in the late 1990s, primarily focusing on documentary and drama genres, with his most famous film being the critically acclaimed "Ray & Liz" which received the Special Jury Prize at the Locarno International Film Festival in 2018. His authorial style is characterized by its raw and intimate depiction of working-class life, often drawing on personal experiences and family history. As a director, Billingham has a unique gift for capturing the beauty and brutality of everyday life with an unerring eye for authenticity.