Andrés Garretón

Chilean virtuoso of the lens, Andrés Garretón, was born in 1987 in Santiago, Chile and began his active years in filmmaking in the early 2010s. Known for his skillful storytelling in genres such as drama and documentary, his most notable work includes films like "The Mud, the Body, the Mind, the Spirit" and "Unfinished Sentences". While his films may not have been recognized at major film festivals, his unique directorial style is a blend of stark realism and poetic introspection that has garnered praise among critics. On a more personal note, Garretón's relentless pursuit of truth and beauty in stories often overlooked is a testament to his profound empathy and passion for filmmaking.