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Carlos Carrera
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Born
Luis Carlos Carrera González

(1962-08-18) 18 August 1962 (age 62)
Mexico City, Mexico
Alma mater Ibero-American University
Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica
Occupation Director, screenwriter, producer, animator
Years active 1991–present
Honours Short Film Palme d'Or
Ariel Award

Carlos Carrera (born on August 18, 1962) is a talented Mexican film director and screenwriter. He is known for making movies that tell important stories.

One of his most famous films is El crimen del Padre Amaro (2002). This movie was so good that it was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. This is a huge honor in the film world! In 2009, he directed a film called Backyard. This movie explored serious social issues and won a special award called a silver plaque at the 2009 Chicago International Film Festival.

Carlos Carrera's Film Journey

Carlos Carrera has directed many films, both long movies and short ones. He often helps write the stories too, and sometimes even produces them.

His Feature Films

Here are some of the full-length movies Carlos Carrera has directed:

  • 1991: Benjamin's Woman (La mujer de Benjamín) – This was his very first movie as a director! He also helped write it.
  • 1993: La vida conyugal – He directed and co-wrote this film.
  • 1995: Sin remitente – Another film he directed and helped write.
  • 1998: Un embrujo – He directed and co-wrote this one too.
  • 2002: The Crime of Father Amaro – This famous movie was directed and co-written by him.
  • 2009: Backyard – He directed this film, which won an award.
  • 2010: De la infancia – Carlos Carrera directed, wrote, and even produced this movie.
  • 2017: Ana y Bruno – For this film, he was not only the director but also an animator!

Award-Winning Short Films

Carlos Carrera has also made some amazing short films:

  • 1994: El héroe – This short film was a big success! He directed and wrote it, and also worked as an animator. It won the prestigious Short Film Palme d'Or award.
  • 2004: De raíz – Another short film he directed and wrote, where he also did animation.

See also

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