Pablo Trapero, a visionary Argentine filmmaker, was born in San Justo, Argentina in 1971. His cinematic journey began in 1999 with the direction of his debut feature film, Mundo Grua, which received widespread critical acclaim and earned the prestigious Critics Prize at the Venice Film Festival.
In 2002, Trapero took the bold step of establishing his own production company, Matanza Cine, which has since become a hub for producing films for fellow filmmakers as well as his own projects. His second feature, El Bonaerense, premiered at the esteemed Cannes Film Festival in 2002, followed by Familia Rodante at Venice in 2004 and Nacido y Criado at Toronto in 2006.
Trapero's impressive body of work has been showcased at some of the world's most renowned film festivals, including Cannes, Venice, and Toronto, garnering critical acclaim and numerous awards. His film, Leonera, presented in Competition at Cannes in 2008, introduced the world to the exceptional talent of Martina Gusman, who has since become his muse, actress, and producer.
The director's subsequent films, Carancho (2010) and Elefante Blanco (2012),both premiered in Un Certain Regard at Cannes, solidifying his reputation as a master of his craft. His films have been recognized for their excellence, with Trapero sitting on the main juries at prominent festivals such as Venice, San Sebastian, and Locarno.
In 2014, Trapero took on the esteemed role of President of Un Certain Regard at Cannes, a testament to his influence and respect within the film industry. His achievements were further recognized in 2015 when the Ministry of Culture of France awarded him the prestigious Chevallier l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, making him the first South American director to receive this honor.
Trapero's most recent film, The Clan, won the Silver Lion for Best Director at the Venice International Film Festival, cementing his status as one of the most creative and influential forces in Latin American cinema.
