Agnieszka Holland

About

One of Poland's most prominent directors whose film In Darkness was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2011.

Before Fame

She was a sickly child who spent much of her childhood drawing.

Trivia

She directed the politically charged drama Europa Europa.

Family Life

Her sister Magdalena Lazarkiewicz was also a director.

Associated With

She directed three episodes of HBO's The Wire starring Idris Elba as Stringer Bell.