Biography
Pablo Trapero was born in San Justo, Argentina, in 1971. He directed his first feature film, Mundo Grua, in 1999, which won the Critics Prize at the Venice Film Festival. In 2002, he founded his production company, Matanza Cine, which produces films for other filmmakers as well as his own projects. His second feature, El Bonaerense (2002), premiered at Cannes; Familia Rodante (2004) at Venice; and Nacido y Criado (2006) at Toronto. In 2008, Leonera, presented in competition at Cannes, showcased the talent of Martina Gusman, Trapero’s muse, actress, and producer. He returned to Cannes with Carancho (2010) and Elefante Blanco (2012), both featured in Un Certain Regard. His films have been screened at major festivals worldwide, earning critical acclaim and numerous awards. Trapero has served on juries at prominent festivals such as Venice, San Sebastian, and Locarno. In 2014, he was President of the Un Certain Regard jury at Cannes. The following year, the French Ministry of Culture awarded him the title of Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, making him the first South American director to receive this honor. His latest film, The Clan, won the Silver Lion for Best Director at the Venice International Film Festival. Trapero is recognized as one of the leading creative forces in Latin American cinema.
33 wins and 56 nominations
