Jasmila Žbanić

Director

Jasmila Žbanić is a Bosnian film director and screenwriter known for her work in independent cinema. She gained international acclaim with her debut feature film, "Grbavica," which won the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival in 2006. Žbanić is also known for her films "On the Path" (2010) and "Quo Vadis, Aida?" (2020), which was nominated for the Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards. She is recognized for addressing themes of war, trauma, and resilience in her films.