William Karel is a Belgian filmmaker, best known for his documentaries and television series. He was born in 1949 in Bruges, Belgium and studied Literature, Philosophy and History at the Free University of Brussels.
Karel’s career in filmmaking began in the late 1970s, when he directed several short films and documentaries for Belgian television. His first full feature film was the 1981 documentary The Memory of Justice, which featured interviews with prominent political figures such as Henry Kissinger and Robert McNamara. The film was critically acclaimed and earned Karel the Prix Italia.
Karel’s work since then has focused mainly on political issues, such as the role of the media in politics, the Vietnam War, and the Cold War. He has directed numerous documentaries, including The World According to Bush (2005) and The World According to Monsanto (2008). He has also directed several television series, including The Power of Nightmares (2004) and The World at War (2006).
Karel has won numerous awards for his work, including the International Emmy for Best Documentary in 2005 and the Emmy for Best Documentary in 2006. He has also been nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Documentary Series in 2007.
Karel’s work has been praised for its insight into political and social issues. His documentaries have been credited with helping to shape public opinion on these issues, and his work has been featured in numerous publications, including The New York Times and The Guardian.
Karel continues to be active in the film industry. In 2010, he directed the feature film White Material, which was released in France and Belgium. In 2011, he directed the documentary The World According to Dick Cheney. He is currently in post-production on his latest feature film, The Great Game.
Karel is considered one of the most influential documentary filmmakers of our time. He has created films and television series that have informed and shaped public opinion on important political issues. His work has been praised for its insight, clarity, and thought-provoking nature.
