Sarah Polley

A Canadian trailblazer in independent cinema, Sarah Polley was born in 1979 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She has been active as a director since 1999, primarily focusing on documentary and drama genres, with significant works including "Away From Her," "Take This Waltz," and "Stories We Tell," the latter of which won her the Best Canadian Film award at the Toronto International Film Festival. Polley's authorial style is often characterized by her nuanced storytelling that confronts complex emotional landscapes and the malleability of memory. Sarah Polley, with her compassionate eye and distinctive voice, has consistently created hauntingly beautiful films that resonate with viewers long after the credits roll.