Róbert Ingi Douglas is a renowned Icelandic filmmaker, born on June 4, 1973, in Reykjavík, Iceland.
His feature film debut, Íslenski draumurinn, released in 2000, unexpectedly became a massive box-office hit in Iceland, solidifying his position as a prominent figure in the country's film industry.
Douglas's subsequent film, A Man Like Me, tackled the sensitive topic of subtle racism in Icelandic society, garnering critical acclaim and commercial success.
The director's next project, Eleven Men Out, premiered in 2005 and tells the story of an all-gay soccer team, marking a significant milestone as his first film to achieve success outside of Iceland.
Prior to Eleven Men Out, Douglas created a documentary for television, showcasing his versatility as a filmmaker.
In 2013, Douglas released his latest film, This Is Sanlitun, a comedy feature set in Beijing, which premiered at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival, marking his first English-language film.
