Muriel d’Ansembourg spent her early childhood in New York before moving to Amsterdam, where she grew up. She later lived for several years in London. She began her artistic journey studying screenwriting, then earned a master’s degree in directing from the London Film School, graduating with Distinction. She has developed a strong theme in her work: exploring intimacy in surprising settings, featuring characters that search for connection in places where genuine closeness is an unlikely find. She has an affinity for naturalistic performances and narratives that push the envelope. She often works with a combination of seasoned actors and first-time actors.