Sebastián Cordero

Sebastián Cordero Espinosa (Spanish pronunciation: [seβasˈtjaŋ koɾˈðeɾo]; born 23 May 1972) is an Ecuadorian film director, screenwriter and editor, often recognized for his work in Ratas, Ratones, Rateros (1999), Crónicas (2004), and Europa Report (2013).After his graduation he moved back to Ecuador with the idea of filmmaking in a country where there was practically no movie industry.His first movie, Ratas, Ratones, Rateros (1999), which portrays the life in a poverty-stricken Ecuador, led to his first appearance at Venice Film Festival.He was attached to direct the motion picture Manhunt that tells the story of what occurred in the lapse of the 48 hours that followed the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and was to star Harrison Ford.[3] Europa Report was officially launched with a screening at the Hayden Planetarium on August 1, 2013,[4] and was released on demand and in theaters a day later.
Sebastian Cordero at 2017 Miami International Film Festival showing of Such Is Life in the Tropics
Spanish namesurnameEcuadorEcuadorianRatas, Ratones, RaterosCrónicasEuropa ReportSundance Film FestivalCannes Film FestivalfilmmakingRaiders of the Lost ArkUniversity of Southern CaliforniaVenice Film FestivalTorontoSan SebastiánBuenos AiresUn Certain RegardGrand Jury PrizeAbraham LincolnHarrison FordMiami International Film FestivalSuch Is Life in the TropicsHayden PlanetariumBehind the Mist