Irene Lema is a Spanish-born director and producer who has made her mark in the film industry. She graduated from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid in 2013 with a degree in Audiovisual Communication and began her directorial career shortly thereafter.
Lema's first feature-length film, "The Rise and Fall of an Empire," premiered at the 2014 San Sebastian Film Festival and was well-received by critics. The film was also shown at the 68th Cannes Film Festival and the 2015 International Film Festival Rotterdam.
In 2015, Lema released her second feature-length film, "In the Shadow of the Mountain," which was nominated for nine Goya Awards and won three. The film follows a teenage girl who is the sole survivor of a devastating avalanche in the Pyrenees.
Lema's third feature-length film, "The Last Night," was released in 2018 and was nominated for seven Goya Awards, including Best Film. The film follows a young woman who, after being released from prison, attempts to re-enter society and finds herself caught between two worlds.
Lema has also directed several television shows, including "La Vida Breve" and "La Isla." She is currently in post-production on her fourth feature-length film, "The Things We Do for Love."
Lema's directing style has been described as poetic and haunting, with a strong focus on the human condition and its unique complexities. Her films often explore themes of identity, family, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity.
Lema's work has been praised for its visual beauty and its ability to draw viewers into its characters' lives and struggles. Her films have been celebrated for their strong female protagonists and their honest depiction of the human experience. Irene Lema is a director and producer whose work is sure to continue to captivate audiences for years to come.
