Deniz Gamze Ergüven

Born in Ankara, Deniz Gamze Ergüven studied filmmaking at la Fémis after a MA in history in Johannesburg. Her graduation film Bir Damla Su was selected in many festivals (Cinéfondation, awarded at Locarno). Deniz co-wrote her first feature film Mustang with Alice Winocour and directed it in 2014.