Bertrand Mandico, a cinematic virtuoso with a plethora of creative talents, burst onto the artistic landscape on March 21, 1971, in the culturally rich and historic nation of France. This visionary filmmaker's intellectual foundation in the realm of animation was meticulously crafted at the esteemed and revered Gobelins institution, a renowned hub of artistic excellence.
Mandico, a visionary cinematic artist, has established a distinct filmmaking approach that seamlessly integrates photographs and written elements, imbuing his movies with an unparalleled level of intimacy and emotional resonance. This innovative style, characterized by its bold fusion of visual and narrative storytelling, has garnered widespread acclaim and recognition within the film industry, cementing Mandico's status as a prominent figure in the world of cinema.
Mandico's most audacious and far-reaching creative endeavour to date is a sprawling, multi-decade project, comprising a total of twenty-one short films, each meticulously crafted and released over the course of an entire two decades, in a groundbreaking collaboration with the inimitable and highly acclaimed actress, Elina Löwensohn.
Noted for his groundbreaking contributions to the realm of cinematic storytelling, Mandico's impressive body of work has garnered widespread critical acclaim and recognition at prestigious international film festivals, thereby cementing his status as a true master of his craft, a visionary filmmaker whose innovative approach to the art of filmmaking has left an indelible mark on the industry.
The inaugural cinematic endeavour of the visionary filmmaker, Mandico, marked a significant milestone in 2017 with the release of his feature film, "The Wild Boys", thereby unveiling to the masses his distinctive narrative approach and striking visual aesthetic.