Juan José Campanella facts for kids
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Juan José Campanella
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Campanella in 2019
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| Born | 19 July 1959 Buenos Aires, Argentina
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| Alma mater | New York University |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Years active | 1979–present |
Juan José Campanella (born July 19, 1959) is a famous film and television director, writer, and producer from Argentina. He is best known for his movie The Secret in Their Eyes (2009). This film was so successful that it won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, one of the highest honors in the movie world.
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From Engineering to Filmmaking
Juan José Campanella was born in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. When he first went to college, he studied engineering. But after four years, he decided it wasn't the right path for him. He has said that watching the movie All That Jazz helped him make this big decision.
In 1979, he directed his first short film, called Prioridad nacional. Soon after, Campanella moved to the United States to study at the famous Tisch School of the Arts in New York. In 1984, he made his second film, Victoria 392. This was the first time he worked with his actor friend Eduardo Blanco and writer Fernando Castets, who would become important partners in his career.
A Successful Career in Film
After finishing film school at NYU, Campanella directed two American movies: The Boy Who Cried ... in 1991 and Love Walked In in 1997.
Famous Argentine Films
Campanella often worked with a team of talented friends. He teamed up with writer Fernando Castets and actors Ricardo Darín and Eduardo Blanco for several hit movies in Argentina.
- El Mismo Amor, la Misma Lluvia (1999) was their first major film together.
- El Hijo de la Novia (Son of the Bride, 2001) was a huge success. It was even nominated for an Academy Award.
- Luna de Avellaneda (2004) continued their successful partnership.
His biggest international success came in 2009 with the mystery film The Secret in Their Eyes. It starred Ricardo Darín and won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2010.
Directing for American TV
Besides making movies, Campanella has also directed episodes for many popular American TV shows. He has worked on series like:
- House
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
- 30 Rock
- Halt and Catch Fire
- Colony
He has directed famous actors like Hugh Laurie, Alec Baldwin, Tina Fey, and Christopher Meloni.
Personal Life
Campanella earned a Master in Fine Arts degree from New York University. He also has Spanish citizenship, which he got in 2006.
Notable Works
Here are some of Juan José Campanella's most important films and television shows.
Key Films
- 1999: El mismo amor, la misma lluvia (Director, Writer)
- 2001: El Hijo de la Novia (Director, Writer)
- 2004: Luna de Avellaneda (Director, Writer)
- 2009: El Secreto de sus Ojos (Director, Writer, Producer)
- 2013: Metegol (Director, Writer, Producer) - An animated movie about foosball.
- 2019: El Cuento de las Comadrejas (Director, Writer, Producer)
Television Highlights
- 1996–1998: Remember WENN (Director)
- 2000–present: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (Director)
- 2002: Law & Order: Criminal Intent (Director)
- 2006: Vientos de agua (Creator, Director, Writer)
- 2007–2010: House (Director)
- 2011–2012: El hombre de tu vida (Creator, Director, Writer)
- 2016–2017: Colony (Director, Executive Producer)
Major Awards
Campanella has won many awards for his work. Here are some of the most important ones.
Wins
- Daytime Emmy Award (1995, 1997): For directing children's specials.
- Silver Condor Awards: He won multiple awards for Best Film, Best Director, and Best Screenplay for his movies Same Love, Same Rain, Son of the Bride, and The Secret in Their Eyes.
- Goya Award (2009): Best Spanish Language Foreign Film for The Secret in Their Eyes.
- Academy Award (2009): Best Foreign Language Film for The Secret in Their Eyes.
Nominations
- Academy Award (2001): Best Foreign Language Film for Son of the Bride.
- BAFTA Award (2011): Best Film Not in the English Language for The Secret in Their Eyes.
- César Award (2010): Best Foreign Film for The Secret in Their Eyes.
See also
In Spanish: Juan José Campanella para niños
