Astrid Rondero

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Astrid Rondero
Known forDirecting films that explore social issues in Mexico
Notable work Sujo (2024)

Astrid Rondero is a Mexican film director, producer and screenwriter. Along with Fernanda Valadez, she is known for co-writing, co-directing, and co-producing films that explore social issues in Mexico.

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Work

Rondero and co-writer/director Valadez initially conceived the story of Identifying Features (2020) around 2012. [1]

Rondero's collaboration with Valadez began with short films such as Of This World (2010), In Still Waters (2011) and 400 Bags (2014). [2] Their feature film debut, The Darkest Days of Us (2017), which Rondero directed solo, won two Ariel Awards in Mexico for Best Actress and Best Debut Film. [3]

Their subsequent films got critical acclaim at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Identifying Features (2020) won the World Cinema Dramatic Audience Award and the Special Jury Award for Best Screenplay. [3] Their most recent film, Sujo (2024), [4] premiered at Sundance and explores the consequences of cartel violence on the children left behind. [2] [3]

Filmography

As director
YearTitleNotes
2006JulietaShort film
2011En Aguas QuietasShort film
2017The Darkest Days of UsTwo Ariel Awards [3]
2024 Sujo World Cinema Dramatic Grand Jury Award at 2024 Sundance Film Festival [3]

Awards and recognition

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References

  1. ↑ Villanueva, Armando (2021-12-24). "Identifying Features (Mexico)". Golden Globes. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
  2. 1 2 Grobar, Matt (2024-01-11). "'Sujo' Clip: Sundance Prize-Winners Astrid Rondero & Fernanda Valdez Return To Fest With Cartel Drama". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2024-02-13. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Barraclough, Leo (2024-03-21). "Filmmaker Duo Fernanda Valadez, Astrid Rondero Sign With CAA Following Sundance Award Win (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on 2024-03-27. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
  4. ↑ Economou, Vassilis (2024-06-18). "Filmfest München unveils its full programme". Cineuropa. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
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