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Pablo Trapero

b. 1971

Argentine film producer and film director (born 1971)

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Born 1971. Pablo Trapero is an Argentine screenwriter, film producer, film director, film editor, actor and film screenwriter.

Pablo Trapero (born 4 October 1971) is an Argentine film producer, editor, and director.

Biography Pablo Trapero was born in San Justo, Argentina in 1971. In 1999 he directed his first feature, Mundo Grúa, which won the Critics Prize at Venice.

In 2002, he opened his production company, Matanza Cine, that produces films for fellow filmmakers, as well as his own. His second feature, El Bonaerense (2002) premiered at Cannes, Familia Rodante (2004) at Venice, and Nacido y Criado (2006) at Toronto.

In 2008, Leonera, presented in Competition at Cannes, showcased the talent of Martina Gusman, muse, actress and producer of the cineaste. He returned to Cannes with Carancho (2010) and Elefante Blanco (2012), both in Un Certain Regard. His films have been covered in some of the most important festivals, receiving critical acclaim and awards.

He has sat on the main festival juries at Venice, San Sebastian and Locarno, among others. In 2014 he served as President of Un Certain Regard in Cannes. In 2015 the Ministry of Culture of France awarded him Chevallier l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres; he was the first South American director to receive the honor.

With his film, The Clan, he won the Silver Lion for Best Director in Venice International Film Festival.

Filmography Director, Scriptwriter and Producer Mundo Grúa (1999) El Bonaerense (2002) Familia Rodante (2004) Nacido y Criado (2006) Leonera (2008), released in the U.S. as Lion's Den Carancho (2010) White Elephant (2012) The Clan (2015) La Quietud (2018)

Director Only Mocoso malcriado (1993) Negocios (1995) Naikor, La Estación de Servicio (2001) & Sons (2025)

Producer Only La Libertad (2001) La Mecha (2003) Ciudad de María (2002) Mi Mejor Enemigo (2005) Dí Buen Día a Papá (2005) Géminis (2005)

Television Ensayo (2003) - TV series ZeroZeroZero (2020) - TV series Echo 3 (2023) - TV series

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Who is Pablo Trapero?

Argentine film producer and film director (born 1971)

When was Pablo Trapero born?

Pablo Trapero was born on 4 October 1971 in San Justo (Buenos Aires, Argentina).

What is Pablo Trapero's occupation?

Pablo Trapero is a screenwriter, film producer, film director, film editor, actor and film screenwriter.

What nationality is Pablo Trapero?

Pablo Trapero is Argentine.

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· Wikipedia: Pablo Trapero

· Wikidata: Q2562608

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