Katja Verheul is a Dutch film director, best known for her award-winning feature films. She was born in Amsterdam in 1972, and she attended the Netherlands Film Academy, where she graduated in 1998.
Since then, she has directed six feature films and two television series. Her feature films often explore themes of family, identity and relationships. Her debut feature, Me & Mr. Jones, was released in 2005 and received a number of international awards. The film follows the story of a young woman who discovers that her father is not who she thought he was.
In 2011, Verheul released her second feature, The Boy Who Wanted to Fly. This film follows the story of a young boy who dreams of flying but is hindered by his physical disability. The film was awarded the Golden Calf for Best Feature Film at the Netherlands Film Festival.
Verheul’s third feature, A Day at the Beach, was released in 2013. This film follows the story of two sisters who are trying to reconnect after a long estrangement. It was awarded the Best Feature Film Award at the Netherlands Film Festival.
In 2015, Verheul directed her fourth feature film, The Invisible, which won the Golden Calf for Best Feature Film at the Netherlands Film Festival. The film follows the story of a young girl who discovers that a secret from her past can help her understand her present.
Verheul’s next film, The Dinner, was released in 2016 and was nominated for a Golden Calf for Best Feature Film at the Netherlands Film Festival. This film follows the story of two families who are struggling to cope with an unexpected tragedy.
Verheul’s latest feature film, The Exception, was released in 2018 and follows the story of a Jewish family in Nazi-occupied Holland. The film was nominated for a Golden Calf for Best Feature Film at the Netherlands Film Festival.
Katja Verheul is an innovative and critically acclaimed film director who has a unique and powerful cinematic voice. Her films are often emotionally charged and thought-provoking, exploring themes of identity, family, relationships and the past. She has won numerous awards for her work and continues to be an important figure in Dutch cinema.
