RODRIGO SEPÚLVEDA

Jury Member

Rodrigo Sepúlveda Urzúa was born in Chile in 1959, and is known for his distinguished career in television and cinema. Although he studied literature at the University of Chile, his desire to become a filmmaker drove him to gradually become linked with the world of cameras. His feature films A Thief and His Wife (2002), Our Father (2005), Aurora (2014), and My Tender Matador (2020) have been selected in some of the most prestigious international film festivals, with the latest screening at the 4th edition of El Gouna Film Festival’s Official Selection out of Competition. His works stand out for their social themes, clear narrative, stories full of humanity, and powerful performances.