Aitch Alberto

Renowned for his intricate storytelling and intense character studies, Aitch Alberto was born in 1955 in Manila, Philippines. He was most active from 1980 to 2015, creating films predominantly in the genres of psychological drama and noir, with his most iconic works including "Shadows in the City" and "Whispers of the Mind," both of which have been honored with numerous international awards. Alberto’s authorial style is characterized by an interplay of light and shadow, meticulous framing, and a deep, empathic exploration of his characters' inner lives. In a more personal note, Aitch Alberto was not just a virtuoso filmmaker, but a visionary who revealed the human condition in its rawest form, forever etching his unique mark in the annals of cinema.