Sarah Polley
Sarah Polley is a Canadian Academy Award-nominated screenwriter, director, actor, and political activist.
She began as a child star in productions like Road to Avonlea and The Adventures of Baron Munchausen.
Her directorial debut, Away from Her (2006), adapted from Alice Munro's story, earned an Oscar nomination.
Other acclaimed projects include the documentary Stories We Tell (2012), the miniseries Alias Grace (2017) based on Margaret Atwood's novel, and Take This Waltz (2011).
Polley is considered one of Canada's most respected filmmakers, known for her intelligent, thoughtful approach to storytelling and her ability to adapt literary works for screen.
