KARIM AINOUZ

Karim Aïnouz is an award-winning Brazilian-Algerian filmmaker, celebrated for his distinctive approach to storytelling and visual artistry. Born in Fortaleza, Brazil, he comes from a diverse cultural background, with a Brazilian mother and an Algerian father. His debut feature, Madame Satã (2002), premiered in Cannes' Un Certain Regard section and established him as a visionary director. Since then, he has created a rich body of work including The Invisible Life of Eurídice Gusmão (2019), which won the Un Certain Regard prize at Cannes and garnered international acclaim. Aïnouz's films often explore themes of identity, resilience, and social dynamics, blending striking visuals with emotional depth. Other notable works include Futuro Beach (2014), The Silver Cliff (2011), and the documentary Central Airport THF (2018), which received the Amnesty International Film Prize at the Berlin Film Festival. In addition to cinema, he has contributed to television, co-directing the HBO series Alice in 2008. Aïnouz is also a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and continues to influence global cinema with his poignant and artistically bold narratives.