Tim Hetherington

A revered documentarian, Tim Hetherington was born in Liverpool, England in 1970 and cemented his place in the world of filmmaking between 1999 and 2011. Known for his compelling war documentaries, he received significant acclaim for his co-direction of the Oscar-nominated film "Restrepo", which intimately chronicled the lives of American soldiers during the Afghan War. Hetherington was renowned for his immersive approach, often placing himself in the thick of the action, resulting in powerful and unflinchingly honest depictions of conflict. Beyond his undeniable talent, Tim was a passionate advocate for truth in journalism, inexhaustibly risking his own safety to shed light on the human impact of war.