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Hernan Aguilar

b. 1901

Argentine director

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About Hernan Aguilar

Born 1901. Hernan Aguilar was an Argentine film director, screenwriter and writer.

Hernan Aguilar is an Argentine film director, writer and producer. He is a prominent figure of cinema in his country, and known for directing Madraza aka "Godmother". Madraza won a Best Film Award at Sitges International Film Festival in 2017.

Life and career Aguilar was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He started studying Business Administration, at Di Tella University but dropped out after three years. His debut as director was in 1999, with the short Cachorros, a S16mm black and white film, starring a 9-year-old boy and a dog. Aguilar traveled to the United States and entered UCLA where he concentrated his studies on Cinematography and Screenwriting.

Aguilar wrote, directed and produced the film Madraza, an action black comedy about a housewife that becomes an assassin for money, which was picked up by the Walt Disney Company and distributed by Buena Vista International.

Filmography Madraza (2017)

Awards Sitges Film Festival

Paraguay International Film Festival

Fantaspoa International Film Festival

Nominations 2006 Ariel Awards for Best Editing for 7 días 2018 Condor de Plata Awards for Best Feature Film Opera Prima

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Born
1901, Buenos Aires
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Education
University of California, Los Angeles

Frequently asked questions

Who was Hernan Aguilar?

Argentine director

When was Hernan Aguilar born?

Hernan Aguilar was born in 1901 in Buenos Aires.

What was Hernan Aguilar's occupation?

Hernan Aguilar was a film director, screenwriter and writer.

What nationality was Hernan Aguilar?

Hernan Aguilar was Argentine.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hernan Aguilar

· Wikidata: Q29057486

· DBpedia: Hernan Aguilar

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