Gustavo Graef Marino

The Chilean master of suspense, Gustavo Graef Marino, was born in Santiago, Chile in 1941 and began his directorial journey in the early 1970s. Throughout his career, he has dabbled in various genres, although he is most renowned for his work in drama, mystery, and thriller, with his most famous films including "Contactos", "Santiago Violenta", and "Rey de los Huevones". Despite his remarkable filmography, Graef Marino has remained somewhat under the radar in terms of major film festival recognition, yet his distinctive authorial style, marked by an intricate blend of suspense and social commentary, has earned him a substantial following. Gustavo Graef Marino is a director who, with every frame, reflects the raw beauty of Chile, its people, and their struggles, narrating stories that linger in the heart long after the credits roll.