Tribute: Nina Menkes

‘Brilliant, one of the most provocative artists in film today’ according to The Los Angeles Times, Nina Menkes has invented a private film language creating complex compositions of internal dreamy landscapes and harsh outer realities. She employs experimental narrative techniques to explore her favorite themes of violence and sexuality enriching her plot with a mystical atmosphere and strong feminist undertones. A truly modern director, Menkes’s filmmaking style is a cross between auteur cinema and a hands-on approach. To this day she has written, directed and edited five intense, controversial and visually stunning feature films.