Javier Mariscal

The eclectic visionary of Spanish animation, Javier Mariscal, was born in 1950 in Valencia, Spain. Active since the 1970s, Mariscal primarily works in animation and design, most notably his acclaimed film "Chico & Rita," which won the European Film Award for Best Animated Feature Film and was nominated for an Academy Award. His work is characterized by its vibrant use of color, abstract form, and playful exploration of music and culture, particularly within the context of his home country.

Mariscal is a force of nature, a creative whirlwind whose unique vision and passion for storytelling shine through in every frame of his films.