Sergi Lara

The master of Spanish cinematic flair, Sergi Lara, was born in 1973 in Barcelona, Spain, and started his active directorial career from the early 1990s. He is renowned for his works primarily in the genres of drama and thriller, with his most notable films being "The Extraordinary Tale" and "The Beast," both of which have fetched him several accolades, although largely from the smaller film festivals. Lara's authorial style is marked by his unique ability to weave suspense and intensity into stories of everyday life, making his films an engaging blend of the ordinary and extraordinary. A passionate storyteller, Sergi Lara, infuses his films with a distinct poetic realism that reflects his deep-rooted love for his native Barcelona and its people.