Torill Kove

A master of the animated world, Torill Kove was born in 1958 in Hamar, Norway. She has been actively creating films since the mid-1990s, predominantly in the animation genre, with her most famous works including "The Danish Poet," which won an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film, and "My Grandmother Ironed the King's Shirts." Kove's authorial style is characterized by whimsical narratives, deeply rooted in personal and historical contexts, and executed with simplicity and an underlying humor. Despite her accolades and success, Torill Kove remains a humble storyteller, crafting tales that remind us of the profound beauty within the mundane aspects of our lives.