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Sebastian CorderoEcuadorian film director and screenwriter
Date of Birth: 23.05.1972
Country:  Ecuador |
Content:
- Early Life and Inspiration
- Education and Training
- Film Career
- Received the Critics' Prize at the Lima Latin American Film Festival
Early Life and Inspiration
Sebastián Cordero was born in Quito, Ecuador. His fascination with filmmaking began at the tender age of nine, sparked by Steven Spielberg's classic "Raiders of the Lost Ark."
Education and Training
Cordero pursued his passion by enrolling in the University of Southern California, where he honed his skills in directing and screenwriting.
Film Career
1999: "Ratas, ratones, rateros" (Rats, Mice, and Thieves)Premiered at multiple film festivals worldwide
Nominated for a Goya Award for Best Foreign Film in Spanish
Received an Honorable Mention at the Bogotá Film Festival
2004: "Crónicas" (Chronicles)
Starred John Leguizamo
Nominated for two Silver Ariel Awards (Best Screenplay and Best Film)
Won Best Screenplay and Best Film at the Guadalajara International Film Festival
Received the Critics' Prize at the Lima Latin American Film Festival
Awarded the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival2009: "Rabia" (Rage)
Produced by Guillermo del Toro
Won the Special Jury Prize at the Tokyo International Film Festival
Received the Golden Biznaga for Best Film at the Málaga Film Festival
2013: "Europa"
Cordero's latest film as of the provided text
