Peter Sellars

Visionary and trailblazing, Peter Sellars was born in 1957 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA and has been active in the world of directing since the late 1970s. Although he is known for his work in a variety of genres, he has primarily made his mark in the world of opera and theater; however, he also gained recognition for his film adaptations of various Shakespeare plays, such as "The Merchant of Venice". His unique, contemporary interpretations of classic works have earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship. Beneath Sellars' experimental, often unconventional style, lies a deeply empathetic soul who persistently strives to illuminate the human condition through his work.