Motion Picture Director. Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, he along with Pablo Stoll directed the motion picture "Whisky" (2004), that earned him a big success and several awards such as the prestigious Premio Goya in Spain as the best foreigner film in spanish language. He began his career filming the short stories "Buenos y Santos" and "Víctor y Los Elegidos." His first film "25 Watts" (2001) also won the Award to the best film in Rotterdam and La Habana Festivals. He then established him as one of the most representatives directors of new Uruguayan Cinema along with his partner Pablo Stoll and Fernando Epstein. He committed suicide in his house, ending a successful career.
Motion Picture Director. Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, he along with Pablo Stoll directed the motion picture "Whisky" (2004), that earned him a big success and several awards such as the prestigious Premio Goya in Spain as the best foreigner film in spanish language. He began his career filming the short stories "Buenos y Santos" and "Víctor y Los Elegidos." His first film "25 Watts" (2001) also won the Award to the best film in Rotterdam and La Habana Festivals. He then established him as one of the most representatives directors of new Uruguayan Cinema along with his partner Pablo Stoll and Fernando Epstein. He committed suicide in his house, ending a successful career.
Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni
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