Carlos Bolado

Carlos Bolado Muñoz (born 1964 in Veracruz, Mexico) is a Mexican filmmaker.

Carlos Bolado
Born
Carlos Bolado Muñoz

1964 (age 5657)
Veracruz, Mexico
OccupationFilm director
Years active1985–present

He studied cinematography (CUEC) and sociology both in the same university, the National Autonomous University of Mexico. He has worked as a soundman and editor on several films. After making several short films, he ventured into the genre of film features with the film Baja California: The Limit of Time. The debut that brought high praise from both critics and the general public, becoming entitled to seven Ariel Awards, the highest recognition that Film Academy Awards in Mexico.

Later on, he co-directed Promises, which was nominated for an Oscar for best documentary. In 2006 he premiered his film Only God Knows, starring Diego Luna and Alice Braga, with good reviews. Since 2012 Carlos has directed a number of high-profile Mexican Films as well as T.V Shows all gathering praise. He is viewed as one of the most prominent and qualified directors in Latin America, being ranked on the Magazine "Quiens" list as the top 50 Mexican Artists of the Decade. Carlos Bolado has two children, Mateo Bolado and Olivia Bolado. Mateo Bolado is also the son of well-known actress and Globe Trecker/Lonely Planet host Justine Shapiro. In 2014, he received a first look deal with Sfera Films.[1]

Filmography

References

  1. Fuente, Anna Marie de la (12 November 2014). "Sfera Films Inks First-Look Deal With Carlos Bolado (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  2. Villagran, Lauren (12 June 2012). "Film critical of Mexico's PRI packs theaters ahead of presidential election". The Christian Science Monitor.
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