Gustavo Hernández (born 21 February 1973) is an Uruguayan film director and scriptwriter mainly known for the horror film The Silent House (2009), winner of numerous international film awards. The film became a cult film and was highly valued by international critics, and became the first Uruguayan film to get its remake in Hollywood. Gustavo Hernandez has also directed numerous TV series, including Adicciones and Cook with the book.[1][2][3][4][5]
Gustavo Hernández | |
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| Born | Gustavo Hernández 21 February 1973 |
| Occupation | Film Director |
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Life and career
editGustavo Hernandez studied at Escuela de cine del Uruguay. His career began working as a director, assistant director and editor for important production companies in Uruguay. He also directed several video clips for bands like NTVG and La Vela Puerca. His second film, Local God (2015), participated in international film festivals such as Sitges.
In 2018 he directed the film You shall not sleep, with the participation of Bélen Ruedas, Eva De Dominici and Eugenia Tobal. In 2022 he presents his new zombie film Virus 32 produced in Uruguay. The same year he directed the documentary TV series "Cook with the Book" produced by Emanuel K. Miranda and starring Penélope Miranda.[6][7][8][9][10][11]
Filmography
editFilms
edit- The Silent House (2010)
- Local God (2014)
- You Shall Not Sleep (2018)
- Virus 32 (2022)
- Lobo feroz (2023)[12]
Television series
edit- Adicciones (2011) Season 1.
- Cook with the Book (2019) Season 1, Episode 1 "One Day".
- Cook with the Book (2019) Season 1, Episode 2 "Your Cupboard".
- Cook with the Book (2019) Season 1, Episode 3 "Water, Body and Mind".
- Cook with the Book (2019) Season 1, Episode 4 "The Key".
- Cook with the Book (2019) Season 1, Episode 5 "Your Plate".
- Cook with the Book (2019) Season 1, Episode 6 "Flavors".
- Cook with the Book (2019) Season 1, Episode 7 "Your Table".
- Cook with the Book (2019) Season 1, Episode 8 "A Plan".
References
edit- ^ [1] Shudder Acquires Uruguayan Zombie Flick ‘Virus: 32,’ From Director Gustavo Hernandez (EXCLUSIVE) Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ^ “A Walk Through “THE SILENT HOUSE” With Director Gustavo Hernández” Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ^ [2] Interview: Director Gustavo Hernandez Talks Reinventing Zombies for Shudder Film Virus :32 Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ^ [3] ‘Casa Muda’s’ Gustavo Hernandez Readies ‘God,’ ‘Town’ (EXCLUSIVE). Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ^ [4] Review: LOCAL GOD, Surreal Horror Of The Creative Process. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ^ [5] The New York Times, Five Horror Movies to Stream Now Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ^ [6] THE SILENT HOUSE and YOU SHALL NOT SLEEP director Gustavo Hernandez has a new feature hitting Shudder this week. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ^ [7] Virus :32 Review: The Zombie Genre Is Still Kicking In The Latest From Gustavo Hernandez. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ^ [8] Viral Outbreak Thriller Virus: 32 Infects with Creative, Familiar Horror. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ^ [9] Cineuropa, YOU SHALL NOT SLEEP. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ^ [10] Tribeca Festival, YOU SHALL NOT SLEEP. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ^ Cazallas, Javier (16 November 2022). "Póster de Lobo feroz, el nuevo thriller de Gustavo Hernández Ibáñez que se estrena en enero". HobbyConsolas.