Pablo Trapero

Pablo Trapero is an Argentinian film director, screenwriter and producer. He was born in Buenos Aires in 1971 and began his career directing short films in the mid-1990s. He is best known for directing dramatic, socially conscious films that explore the lives of working-class Argentinians.

Trapero’s first feature-length film was Crane World (1999), a drama about a family of crane operators living in the suburbs of Buenos Aires. The film earned Trapero a Goya Award nomination for Best New Director and won the Grand Prix of the Critics at the Venice Film Festival.

In 2004, Trapero released his second feature-length film, El Bonaerense, which tells the story of a man who joins the Buenos Aires police force in order to support his family. The film was a hit with audiences and critics alike, and earned Trapero his second Goya Award nomination.

Trapero’s third feature-length film, Familia Rodante (2004), tells the story of a family travelling across Argentina in a vintage Volkswagen bus. The film was a critical and commercial success, and won the Golden Hugo Award at the Chicago International Film Festival.

In 2006, Trapero released his fourth feature-length film, Born and Bred. The film follows a man who returns to his hometown after a long absence and discovers the changes that have taken place since he left. The film was a hit with audiences and critics alike, and won the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival.

In 2008, Trapero released his fifth feature-length film, Lion’s Den. The film tells the story of a woman who is sent to prison for killing her abusive husband and must fight to survive in a hostile environment. The film was a critical and commercial success, and won the Golden Shell Award at the San Sebastian Film Festival.

In 2011, Trapero released his sixth feature-length film, Carancho. The film follows a lawyer who specializes in insurance fraud and a paramedic who falls in love despite their opposing worlds. The film was a hit with audiences and critics alike, and won the Silver Shell Award at the San Sebastian Film Festival.

In 2013, Trapero directed his seventh feature-length film, White Elephant. The film tells the story of a priest who attempts to help the poor inhabitants of a slum in Buenos Aires. The film was a critical and commercial success,