Fernando León de Aranoa

A visionary storyteller of contemporary Spanish cinema, Fernando León de Aranoa was born in Madrid, Spain, in 1968. He began his active directing career in 1996, with a distinct propensity for drama and comedy, exemplified in his renowned films such as "Mondays in the Sun" and "A Perfect Day," which have garnered him several Goya Awards, Spain's most prestigious film accolade. His authorial style is marked by a realistic depiction of social issues, often integrating dark humor and poignant commentary on socio-political landscape.

Despite the somber themes he frequently explores, de Aranoa is known to be a director who navigates his narratives with empathy and humor, truly capturing the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.