Ursula Meier

Ursula Meier studied Film at the IAD in Belgium. Her short films’ and documentaries’ successes allowed her to get worldwide recognition. She was chosen to be part of Arte’s collection of TV movies « Male/Feminine» and directed, in 2002, Strong shoulders. In 2008, her movie Home was part of the Official competition in Cannes and received several distinctions and awards, including three Cesars. Sister took the Silver Bear in Berlin International Film Festival, competed for the Independants Spirit Awards and Kacey Mottet Klein was nominated for Best Male Newcomer’s Cesar. This film, just as Home, was rewarded of three Quartz at the Swiss Film Award and represented Switzerland at the Oscars.