Erik Gandini, a renowned Swedish film director, producer, and writer, was born on August 14, 1967, in Bergamo, Italy. Throughout his illustrious career, he has created a diverse range of films that have garnered widespread recognition and acclaim.
Some of his most notable works include Amerasians, Sacrificio: Who Betrayed Che Guevara?, Surplus: Terrorized into Being Consumers, Gitmo, and Videocracy. Videocracy, in particular, has received numerous awards at prestigious film festivals such as the Toronto Film Festival, Sheffield Doc/Fest, the Golden Graal Awards, and the Tempo Documentary Award in 2010.
Gandini is also one of the founders of Atmo, a prominent Swedish production company that has played a significant role in shaping the country's film industry.