Carmen Guarini facts for kids

Aurelia Del Carmen Guarini, born on January 18, 1953, is an amazing Argentine expert in people and cultures, a teacher, and a filmmaker. She is known for making documentary films that explore human life and societies. Carmen teaches about how films can help us understand different cultures (this is called visual anthropology). She works in Argentina and Cuba, helping new filmmakers learn how to make powerful documentaries. She also helps decide which documentary projects get support from the National Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual Arts.

Her Journey and Work

Carmen Guarini earned her Ph.D. (a very high university degree) in Paris, France. She learned about making films about people and cultures from famous directors like Jean Rouch in 1988. She also took special classes with other well-known filmmakers such as Fernando Birri.

Carmen is a researcher at CONICET, which is a big science and technology research council in Argentina. She is also a professor of Visual Anthropology at the University of Buenos Aires. This means she teaches students how to use film and video to study different cultures and societies. She also teaches at film schools in San Antonio de los Baños, Cuba, and has been a visiting professor in France and Spain.

In 1986, Carmen and Marcelo Céspedes started a film production company called Cine Ojo. They also created a film festival and forum called DocBuenosAires in 2001. Through Cine Ojo, Carmen has worked as a producer with many Argentine directors, helping them bring their film ideas to life. Her work in film has won her many awards at important film festivals around the world.

Films She Has Made

Carmen Guarini has worked on many documentary films, often as a director, producer, or screenwriter. Her films often explore important social and historical topics in Argentina and beyond.

As a Director

Some of the films Carmen has directed include:

• Walsh entre todos (2015)
• Calles de la memoria (2012)
• Gorri (2010)
• Meykinof (2005)
• H.I.J.O.S., el alma en dos (2002)
• Tinta roja (1998)
• Jaime de Nevares: Último viaje (1995)
• Buenos Aires, crónicas villeras (1986)

Other Roles in Film

Carmen has also played many other important roles in making films, such as:

• Producer: She helps manage the making of a film, from start to finish.
• Executive Producer: She helps find the money for films and oversees the whole project.
• Screenwriter: She writes the story and dialogue for films.
• Camera and Photography: She has also worked behind the camera, capturing the images for some films.
• Montage: She helps edit the film, putting all the scenes together.

Awards and Recognition

Carmen Guarini has received several awards for her important work in film:

• 1995: Special mention from the International Catholic Organization for Cinema.
• 2000: Special mention at the International Documentary, Short Film and Animation Festival in Bombay, India.
• 2001 and 2011: She received the Konex Award, which is a very important award in Argentina for achievements in culture, science, and sports.
• 2002: Special mention at the Havana Film Festival.
• She was also a candidate for an award from the Argentine Film Critics Association in 2006.
• She received a special mention from FIPRESCI, an international film critics' organization.

See also

In Spanish: Carmen Guarini para niños