Silke Schissler is an award-winning German film director and screenwriter. She is best known for her work on the critically acclaimed "The Silence" (2020), which won her the German Film Award for Best Director and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best International Feature Film.
Schissler was born in Berlin in 1975 and grew up in a working-class family in Berlin. She studied film at the University of Television and Film Munich, and after graduating in 2000, she quickly became a sought-after director, working in commercials and television shows. In 2006, she made her feature-length debut with "The Look" (2006), which was a critical success.
In 2011, Schissler won the German Film Award for Best Short Film for her film "Frog" (2011). The film was praised for its simple yet powerful story and its nuanced performances.
In 2020, Schissler released the highly anticipated "The Silence" (2020), which follows a young girl who is deaf and mute and her struggles to fit into a hearing and speaking world. The film was praised for its sensitive portrayal of disability and its thoughtful exploration of the themes of communication, identity, and acceptance. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best International Feature Film and won Schissler the German Film Award for Best Director.
In addition to her film work, Schissler is also a passionate advocate for disability rights. She has spoken about her own experience as a deaf person and her efforts to make sure that her films are accessible to all audiences.
Schissler is a talented and successful filmmaker who is making an impact both in the world of film and in the disability rights movement. Her work is a testament to the power of storytelling and her commitment to making sure that everyone's voice is heard.
