Rodrigo Sorogoyen facts for kids
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Rodrigo Sorogoyen
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Sorogoyen at the 33rd Goya Awards in 2019
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Rodrigo Sorogoyen del Amo
16 September 1981 Madrid, Spain
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| Occupation | Film director |
Rodrigo Sorogoyen del Amo (born on September 16, 1981) is a Spanish film director and screenwriter. He is known for making exciting and intense movies and TV shows.
Rodrigo first became well-known for his film Stockholm in 2013. He was nominated for a Goya Award for Best New Director for it. Later, his short film Mother won a Goya Award for Best Fictional Short Film in 2018. It was even nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film!
In 2019, Rodrigo won two big Goya Awards for his movie The Realm: Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. He did it again in 2023 with his film The Beasts, which won 9 Goya Awards, including Best Film. The Beasts also won a César Award for Best Foreign Film in France. Rodrigo often works with a writer named Isabel Peña.
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About Rodrigo Sorogoyen
Rodrigo Sorogoyen was born in Madrid, Spain, on September 16, 1981. His close friends call him Ruy. He comes from a family of filmmakers; his grandfather was a director named Antonio del Amo.
Rodrigo became interested in making movies after watching the film Léon: The Professional. He was so fascinated by it! He first studied history at the Complutense University of Madrid. Then, in 2004, he went to a special film school called ECAM to learn more about directing.
In 2019, Rodrigo was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. This is the group that gives out the famous Oscars!
His Films and TV Shows
Rodrigo Sorogoyen has directed and written many films and TV series. He often creates stories that keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
Feature Films
Here are some of the longer movies Rodrigo has worked on:
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Notes | |
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| 2008 | 8 Dates | Yes | Yes | No | He directed this with Peris Romano | |
| 2013 | Stockholm | Yes | Yes | Executive | ||
| 2016 | May God Save Us | Yes | Yes | No | ||
| 2018 | The Realm | Yes | Yes | No | ||
| 2019 | Mother | Yes | Yes | Yes | This movie was based on his earlier short film | |
| 2022 | The Beasts | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Short Films
Rodrigo has also made shorter films:
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Notes | |
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| 2014 | El Iluso | Yes | Yes | No | This was a medium-length film | |
| 2017 | Madre | Yes | Yes | Executive | A short film that was nominated for an Oscar | |
| Disquiciones de una pareja que lleva más de seis meses y menos de un año | Yes | Yes | Yes | Another short film, where he also acted |
Television Series
He has also worked on many TV shows:
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Notes | |
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| 2005 | Ke no! | No | Yes | He wrote 2 episodes | |
| 2006-2007 | Manolo & Benito Corporesion | No | Yes | He wrote 4 episodes | |
| 2008-2010 | Impares | Yes | Yes | He directed 43 episodes and wrote 39 episodes | |
| 2010-2011 | Impares premium | Yes | Yes | Worked on 10 episodes | |
| La pecera de Eva | Yes | No | Directed 221 episodes | ||
| 2012-2013 | Fragiles | Yes | No | Directed 13 episodes | |
| 2015 | Rabia | Yes | No | Directed 1 episode | |
| 2020 | En casa | Yes | Yes | Directed an episode called "Una Situación Extraordinaria" and also acted in it | |
| Antidisturbios | Yes | Yes | A 6-episode miniseries he created and helped produce | ||
| 2021 | Historias para no dormir | Yes | Yes | Directed the episode "El doble" | |
| 2022 | Apagón | Yes | No | Directed the episode "Negación" | |
| 2024 | The New Years | Yes | Yes | A 10-episode miniseries he created |
Major Awards and Recognition
Rodrigo Sorogoyen has won many important awards for his work in film and television.
- Goya Awards: These are Spain's most important film awards.
- In 2018, his short film Mother won Best Fictional Short Film.
- In 2019, he won Best Director and Best Original Screenplay for The Realm.
- In 2023, he won Best Film, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay for The Beasts.
- Academy Awards (Oscars): His short film Mother was nominated for Best Live Action Short Film in 2019.
- César Awards: These are France's national film awards. In 2023, The Beasts won the César Award for Best Foreign Film.
- Feroz Awards: These Spanish awards are given by film critics.
- In 2014, Stockholm won Best Drama Film.
- In 2019, The Realm won Best Drama Film, Best Director, and Best Screenplay.
- In 2021, his TV series Riot Police won Best Drama Series.
- San Sebastián International Film Festival: In 2016, he won the Jury Prize for Best Screenplay for May God Save Us. In 2022, The Beasts won the Audience Award for Best European Film.
- Tokyo International Film Festival: In 2022, The Beasts won the Tokyo Grand Prix (the top award) and Best Director.
Images for kids
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Rodrigo Sorogoyen at the Goya Awards in 2019.
See also
In Spanish: Rodrigo Sorogoyen para niños
