Alexander Baertl

Alexander Baertl, the Peruvian visionary of the silver screen, was born in 1968 in Lima, Peru. His active years span from the mid-90s to the present, predominantly shaping the documentary and drama genres, with his most renowned films including "Canto a la Vida" and "My Best Friend". Although his work has not yet clinched major international festival awards, Baertl's unique authorial style of raw, humanistic storytelling wrapped in cultural nuances has earned him a beloved place in Latin American cinema. Alexander Baertl, a true artist at heart, crafts films that are not just meant to be watched, but lived and breathed, capturing the essence of his homeland with every frame.