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Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia
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Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia.
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| Born | 18 March 1974 Abadiño, Basque Country, Spain
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| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia (born 17 February 1974) is a Spanish film director and producer. He also directs commercials. He is known for his first big movie, The Platform, which came out in 2019. It is a science fiction and horror film.
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About Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia
Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia was born in Bilbao, Spain, on 17 February 1974. He studied business management and focused on international trade.
His Work as a Director
Before making feature films, Galder directed short films. These include 913 (2004) and The House on the Lake (2011).
The Platform Film
His first full-length movie was The Platform in 2019. In Spanish, its title is El hoyo, which means The Hole. This movie is a mix of science fiction and horror. It tells a story about people in a strange prison.
Galder explained that the movie shows how people interact. He said, "it isn’t about a war between those above and those below — we all have someone above us and someone below us." This means everyone is connected in some way.
Future Projects
In 2023, it was announced that Galder's next film will be a thriller called Rich Flu. It will star actors like Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Jonah Hauer-King. He is also working on The Platform 2.
What Influences His Style
Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia gets ideas from many places. For The Platform, he was inspired by Dante's Divine Comedy, a famous old book.
He also gets ideas from other movies. Some films that influenced him include:
- The Exterminating Angel (1962)
- Delicatessen (1991)
- Blade Runner (1982)
- Taxi Driver (1976)
Films Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia Directed
Feature Films
| Year | Title | Director | Producer | Writer |
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| 2019 | The Platform | Yes | No | No |
| 2024 | The Platform 2 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rich Flu | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Short Films
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer |
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| 2004 | 913 | Yes | Yes | No |
| 2011 | The House on the Lake | Yes | No | No |
Awards and Recognition
Galder's film The Platform has won several awards.
- It won the People's Choice Award for Midnight Madness at the Toronto Film Festival.
- At the Sitges Film Festival, it won four awards:
- Best Film
- Best New Director
- Best Special Effects
- The Audience Award
See also
In Spanish: Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia para niños
