Isabelle Stever

Director

Isabelle Stever is a German director and screenwriter known for her work in independent films. She has received critical acclaim for her films such as "The Weather Inside" and "Galore." Stever's style is characterized by a focus on character-driven narratives and exploring complex human emotions. While information about awards she has received is limited, her work has been praised for its artistic vision and storytelling. Isabelle Stever has further cemented her role as an important voice in independent German cinema with films such as GISELA (2005) and “Grand Jeté” (2022). In GISELA, her earlier work, she explores the subtle abysses of everyday life and paints an intense psychological portrait of a woman in an emotionally exceptional situation. With “Grand Jeté”, Stever once again pushes against the boundaries of social taboos by courageously addressing complex family relationships and physicality. Both films demonstrate Stever's ability to stage difficult topics with sensitivity and precise imagery, which has established her as a director with an unmistakable signature.