Claudia Llosa

Peruvian powerhouse of cinema, Claudia Llosa was born in the heart of Lima, Peru, in 1976 and began her active directorial career in the early 2000s. Mainly focusing on drama genre, her filmography includes the internationally acclaimed films "Madeinusa" and "The Milk of Sorrow", the latter of which earned her the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival. Llosa’s authorial style is noted for its exploration of complex emotional landscapes and the intricate tapestry of indigenous culture in Peru. Claudia Llosa is a beacon of Latin American cinema, whose films, deeply rooted in her native culture, resonate universally with their profound humanism and masterful storytelling.