Luz Rapoport is an Argentine film director, producer, and screenwriter. She has directed numerous films, television series, and documentaries, often focusing on social issues. She has won several awards for her work, most notably the Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival for her film "Aquí y Allá" (2012).
Rapoport was born in 1965 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She studied at the National Film Institute of Argentina and the Escuela Superior de Teatro. She began her career making films in the early 1990s, directing short films and documentaries.
In the 2000s, Rapoport began directing feature films. Her first feature film was "Días de Santiago" (2004), a drama about a former soldier trying to reintegrate into society. The film was praised by critics and won several awards, including a Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival.
Rapoport's next feature film was "La Niña Santa" (2006), a drama about a teenage girl trying to come to terms with her new life in a small Argentine town. The film was well-received and won several awards.
In 2012, Rapoport released "Aquí y Allá", a drama about an illegal immigrant trying to find his place in the United States. The film was praised by critics and won the Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival.
Rapoport's latest feature film is "El Acompañante" (2018), a drama about a former political prisoner trying to survive in the present-day Buenos Aires. The film has received positive reviews and won several awards.
In addition to her feature films, Rapoport has also directed several television series and documentaries. She has won numerous awards for her work, including two Goya Awards, the Arte Award, and the Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival.
Rapoport is a passionate and socially conscious filmmaker who has dedicated her career to making meaningful films about social issues. Her films have been praised for their realism and emotional depth, and she has become one of the most sought-after directors in Latin America.
