César Augusto Acevedo

Colombian filmmaker César Augusto Acevedo was born in 1987 in Cali, Colombia and began his active filmmaking career in the 2010s with a focus on drama and social realism. His debut feature film, "Land and Shade" ("La tierra y la sombra"), won the prestigious Caméra d'Or at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival and is celebrated for its poignant portrayal of rural life in Colombia. Acevedo's authorial style is marked by his intimate storytelling and a profound sensitivity towards the socio-political context of his homeland. César is a master at capturing the quiet desperation of daily life, and his works are a testament to the resilience and humanity of the Colombian people.