Ernesto Aguilar

Ernesto Aguilar, an influential figure in Latin American cinema. Born in 1960, in the vibrant city of Lima, Peru, Aguilar has been actively contributing to the world of cinema since the early 1980s, primarily in drama and magical realism genres. His most acclaimed works include "Las Sombras del Tiempo" and "Mariposas de Asfalto", both of which have garnered recognition at various film festivals, including the prestigious Goya Awards in Spain, for their nuanced storytelling and complex character development. Aguilar's distinctive directorial style is characterized by his incorporation of cultural symbolism and exploration of social issues, particularly those pertinent to his native Peru. As a person, Ernesto Aguilar is a man deeply passionate about his craft, his films are his voice to the world, his canvas onto which he paints vivid pictures of life's stark realities and enchanting fantasies.