Alice Rohrwacher
Alice Rohrwacher is an Italian film director and screenwriter acclaimed for her poetic, humanistic films that blend realism, folklore, and memory. Born in 1981 in Tuscany, Italy, she emerged as one of the leading voices in contemporary European cinema with works that often explore rural life, family dynamics, and the tension between tradition and modernity. Rohrwacher gained international recognition with The Wonders, which won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival, followed by acclaimed films such as Happy as Lazzaro and La Chimera. Her films are known for their lyrical imagery, nonprofessional actors, and deeply compassionate portrayal of marginalized communities and disappearing ways of life.