Kaye Mortley (Paris, France) was born and raised in Australia. After studies in Sydney, Melbourne and Strasbourg, France, she finished her doctorate in French literature and begun working as a writer-producer for the ABC, Australia. In 1981, Mortley moved to Paris, where she built a career as a documentarian working for Radio France and radio stations around the world. Today, she is one of the most respected documentary producers in the world. Mortley's works are characterized by a transparent, elegant production style, a quiet and poetic language, and a remarkably sensual sound quality.