Carlos Cuarón

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Carlos Cuarón (2009)

Carlos José Cuarón Orozco (born October 2, 1966 in Mexico City , Mexico ) is a Mexican director , screenwriter and producer .

Life

Cuarón is the brother of Alfonso Cuarón and the uncle of his children Jonás Cuarón , Tess Bu Cuarón and Olmo Teodoro Cuarón , who have already established themselves in the film business.

Cuarón studied English Literature at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). He then began to work as a screenwriter on some short films, such as in 1991 for Sólo con tu pareja , which his brother directed, and for this he won an Ariel Award for the best original screenplay in the same year .

Together with his brother he wrote the screenplay for Y Tu Mamá También - Lust for Life (2001), in which the actors Gael García Bernal , Diego Luna and Maribel Verdú participated, among others . The first two played in other films by the two brothers, including the directorial debut of Carlos. For Y Tu Mamá También - Lust for Life , both have been nominated for numerous film awards, including the BAFTA Award and the Academy Award .

Filmography (selection)

As a director:

As a screenwriter:

As a producer:

Awards

  • 1992: Ariel Award : Nomination in the category Best Screenplay for Sólo con tu pareja
  • 1992: Ariel Award: Award in the Best Original Story category for Sólo con tu pareja
  • 2001: Venice Film Festival : Award in the category of best technical contribution for ... with your mother too!
  • 2003: Chlotrudis Award : Nomination in the category Best Original Screenplay for ... with your mother too!
  • 2003: BAFTA Award : Nomination in the category Best Original Screenplay for ... with your mother too!
  • 2003: Oscar : Nomination in the category Best Original Screenplay for ... with your mother too!
  • 2004: Ariel Award: Nomination for Best Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen for El misterio del Trinidad
  • 2009: Ariel Award: Nomination in the category Best Debut for Rudo y Cursi

Web links

Individual evidence

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personal data
SURNAME Cuarón, Carlos
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Cuarón Orozco, Carlos José (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Mexican director, screenwriter and producer
DATE OF BIRTH 2nd October 1966
PLACE OF BIRTH Mexico City , Mexico