Alejandro Fernández Almendras

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Alejandro Fernández Almendras

Born November 25, 1971 · Chillán, Biobío, Chile (age 54)

Alejandro Fernández Almendras (born 1971) is a Chilean film director, screenwriter and editor. His style has been characterized by being very critical of Chilean and Latin American society, which is reflected in his films, where he often deals with issues such as injustices, social differences, the work of the lower classes and intimate personal dramas.

Known For

Much Ado About NothingMuch Ado About Nothing · 2016
Much Ado About Nothing
5.92016
MovieDrama
After a night of partying, Vicente is involved in a hit-and-run that kills a man. Vicente claims his innocence, but he was drunk and high. A tangled web of lies buries the truth, making a social scandal disappear — exonerating the real culprit, the son of a powerful politician.
The LifeguardThe Lifeguard · 2011
The Lifeguard
6.62011
MovieDocumentary
Mauricio, a lifeguard on a Chilean beach, considers himself to be a model of efficiency and professionalism. His colleagues, however, think otherwise, and speculate on why he never goes into the water. Maite Alberdi's visually gorgeous feature documentary debut has the intensity of a short story; beginning as a quirky character study of lifeguards and beachgoers, it becomes something altogether darker and more shocking when events take a dramatic turn.
The PlayThe Play · 2019
The Play
5.52019
MovieDramaComedy
A young Czech theater director has an ambition to adapt Eurypides' Phaedra. However, having affair with the actress, he puts his marriage at risk and the play turns to be a fiasco. Desperate, he tries to be the best possible father and husband. Not a perfect one.
BlanquitaBlanquita · 2023
Blanquita
6.32023
MovieDrama
Blanca, an 18-year-old foster home resident, is the key witness in a scandal involving kids, politicians and rich men taking part in sex parties. Yet, the more questions are asked, the less clear it becomes what Blanca’s role in the scandal exactly is.
RaraRara · 2016
Rara
5.52016
MovieDrama
Since their parents split up, Sara and her younger sister live with their mother, whose new partner is a woman. Everyday life for the four of them is hardly any different than it is for other families. But not everyone sees it that way – Sara's father in particular has his doubts. As Sara’s 13th birthday approaches, she feels rather overwhelmed: her first crush, a body in the midst of changes and to top it off, conflicts over loyalty with her parents.
To Kill a ManTo Kill a Man · 2014
To Kill a Man
6.12014
MovieThrillerDrama
Jorge is a peaceful hard-working man who seeks a simple, quiet life for himself and his family. One day, he is mugged and humiliated by a gang of thugs led by Kalule, a delinquent from his neighborhood. This event infuriates his son as much for Jorge’s meek acceptance as for the act itself. The son, looking for retribution, ends up getting himself shot. Kalule is sent to jail and when he gets out 18 months later, begins a campaign of terror against Jorge and his family. The authorities do nothing, so Jorge decides to take matters into his own hands.
HuachoHuacho · 2010
Huacho
5.82010
MovieDrama
A Chilean family deals with the new values in a quickly changing world.
Mi amigo AlexisMi amigo Alexis · 2019
Mi amigo Alexis
6.02019
MovieFamilyComedy
When a young soccer fan and his idol forge an unexpected friendship, the connection teaches them both lessons about life and their love of the game.

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