Karim Aïnouz

Karim Aïnouz is an award-winning filmmaker and visual artist. He debuted as a director with "MADAME SATÃ" (Cannes Un Certain Regard, 2002). His other works include "FIREBRAND" (Cannes Competition, 2023), "MARINER OF THE MOUNTAINS" (Official Selection Cannes, 2021), "NARDJES A." (Berlin Panorama, 2020), "CENTRAL AIRPORT THF" (Berlin Amnesty Prize, 2018), "FUTURO BEACH" (Berlin Competition, 2014), "THE SILVER CLIFF" (Cannes Directors’ Fortnight, 2011), "I TRAVEL BECAUSE I HAVE TO, I COME BACK BECAUSE I LOVE YOU" (Venice Orizzonti, 2009) and "LOVE FOR SALE" (Venice Orizzonti, 2006). "INVISIBLE LIFE" won the Un Certain Regard Prize at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival and has been the recipient of several prizes worldwide. Aïnouz is also a screenwriter, tutor, and member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. "MOTEL DESTINO" is his latest feature.