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Alonso Llosa

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Alonso Llosa

Born and raised in Lima, Peru, Alonso Llosa is a writer-director and professor at Emory University’s department of Film and Media. Alonso holds degrees from UCLA and Columbia University. His stories explore themes of displacement and isolation in conversation with the absurd and the tragicomic. More importantly, Alonso loves burgers: thick or smashed, cheesy, and with homemade mayo. He also loves …

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CarroCarro · 2018
Carro
2018
MovieDrama
An undocumented Brazilian immigrant living in the Boston area decides to buy a car in an effort to better his life before returning home.
The RestorationThe Restoration · 2020
The Restoration
★ 6.02020
MovieComedyDrama
Tato just moved back home penniless. He decides to sell his bedridden mother’s house. Now he must build a replica of his mother’s bedroom to create the illusion that she is still in her home.
Living LegendLiving Legend · 2015
Living Legend
2015
MovieDramaComedy
The most dangerous drug lord in Peru must face his ultimate fear: moving out of his mother's house.
WatitaWatita · 2012
Watita
2012
Movie
Katy, an Andean woman, accompanies her husband to a mining town to visit friends. Along the way, they meet a young girl who offers them lodging at her grandfather's hostel. This detour leads Katy to discover the true reasons why her husband decided to travel.

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