Simon Aeby

A master storyteller from the heart of Europe, Simon Aeby was born in 1962 in Bern, Switzerland and has been weaving cinematic tales since the late 1980s. Known best for his work within the drama genre, his most renowned films include the historical epic "Shadow of the Sword" and the emotional powerhouse "A Song for Argyris", the latter of which earned him a slew of awards including the Cinéma Tout Ecran Geneva. Aeby's authorial style is characteristically European, marked by its emphasis on character development and emotional depth, often set against the backdrop of significant historical events. Simon Aeby is a filmmaker who, with a quiet and unassuming charm, has consistently captured the human condition in his films, never failing to touch audiences with his poignant storytelling.