Juan Manuel Repetto is an award-winning Argentine film director and screenwriter. His career began in the 1980s, when he began writing and directing short films. He has since gone on to make feature-length films, TV series, and documentaries.
Repetto was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1959. He studied theatre and film at the National University of Córdoba and the National University of La Plata. He made his directorial debut in 1983 with the short film "La casa de los pájaros". The film was well-received, and it paved the way for his career as a director.
Repetto's first feature-length film was "Los lunes al sol" (2002). The film was a critical and commercial success, and it won several awards at the Gijón International Film Festival. The success of this film opened doors for Repetto in the international film industry. He went on to make several more feature-length films, including "La memoria del agua" (2005), "Los tiempos de Patricia" (2006), and "La vida moderna" (2008).
In addition to feature-length films, Repetto has also directed several TV series, including "Vientos de Agua" (2008) and "El hombre de tu vida" (2010). He also directed the documentary "Fieles a la memoria" (2010), which won the Grand Jury Prize at the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival.
Repetto continues to direct films and television series. His latest project is the feature-length film "Amigos de siempre" (2020). The film is currently in post-production.
Throughout his career, Repetto has received numerous awards and nominations. He has won the Goya Award for Best New Director (2003) and the Ariel Award for Best Director (2007). He has also been nominated for the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival (2003) and the Golden Lion at the Cannes Film Festival (2005).
Juan Manuel Repetto is an acclaimed Argentine film director who has made an impact in both the international and local film industries. His films have been praised for their emotional depth and visual beauty. He is a master storyteller, and his work continues to delight audiences around the world.
