Juan Agustin Marquez is a critically acclaimed director, writer, and producer from Mexico. Born in the city of Guadalajara, he began his career writing and directing short films in the late 1990s.
Marquez’s first feature film was the 2006 comedy “The Day of the Dead”, which was a huge success and established him as an important voice in Mexican cinema. He followed this up with the critically acclaimed drama “The Hour of the Wolf” in 2008. The film was a hit both domestically and internationally, and was nominated for multiple awards.
In 2010, Marquez wrote and directed “The Other Side of the Street”, a film about a man who is forced to confront his past when he returns to his hometown. The film was praised for its subtlety and its exploration of difficult themes. It was nominated for Best Picture at the Mexican Academy Awards.
Marquez continued to find success with his subsequent films. “The Outskirts of Heaven” (2011), “A Long Way Home” (2013), and “The Movie Maker” (2015) all earned him critical acclaim and commercial success.
In 2017, Marquez wrote and directed “My Father, the Hero”, a film about a father and son who struggle to reconnect after years of estrangement. The film was a hit with audiences and critics alike, and was nominated for multiple awards.
Marquez also works in television. He has written and directed several TV series, including “The City of the Dead” (2017) and “The Border” (2018).
Juan Agustin Marquez is one of the most influential directors in Mexican cinema. His films have earned him critical acclaim and commercial success. He continues to make groundbreaking and thought-provoking films that explore difficult themes.