Diego Lerman

Diego Lerman

49 · Born: Mar 24, 1976

Personal Details

BornMar 24, 1976 Buenos Aires, Argentina

Biography

Diego Lerman, a celebrated Argentine film director, scriptwriter, and producer, made his mark on the cinematic world with his remarkable beginnings in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His fascination with filmmaking led him to embark on a rigorous academic journey, successfully graduating from the esteemed University of Buenos Aires' Design of Image and Sound program, where he honed his skills in visual storytelling. Additionally, he further refined his craft by completing the Dramaturgy program at the Municipal School of Dramatic Arts, demonstrating his versatility and commitment to his art. As a testament to his exceptional talent, Lerman was awarded a coveted residency at the illustrious Cannes Festival in the year 2002, a prestigious honor that solidified his position as a rising star in the film industry.

Lerman's remarkable cinematic journey has been marked by a plethora of accomplishments, with a total of six feature-length films to his credit, each one a testament to his remarkable versatility as a director and screenwriter. The cinematic masterpieces he has created have garnered widespread recognition and accolades at some of the most prestigious film festivals globally, including the esteemed Venice Film Festival, the acclaimed Locarno Film Festival, and the distinguished San Sebastián Film Festival.

Moreover, his films have enjoyed commercial success, with widespread screenings in various regions around the world, including Latin America, Europe, the United States, and Japan.

Nicolás Avruj and Lerman joined forces in 2009 to establish Campo Cine, a production house that has since flourished, producing a diverse array of cinematic masterpieces, including feature-length films, shorts, documentaries, and television series.

Throughout his illustrious career, Lerman's work has been met with widespread critical acclaim, earning him a plethora of prestigious accolades and nominations.

Notable among Lerman's many accomplishments is his distinguished tenure as President of the Jury for the esteemed Venice Days section at the 2014 Venice Film Festival, a prestigious honor that underscores his reputation as a respected and discerning film expert. In addition to this notable achievement, Lerman has also had the privilege of serving as a member of the Official Jury at several other prominent film festivals, including the Locarno, La Habana, San Sebastián, and Chicago Film Festivals.

Notably, Lerman's creative endeavors extend beyond the realm of film, as he has embarked upon a television career, spearheading the production of the highly acclaimed Argentinian series "La casa", which premiered on Netflix.

Diego Lerman's extensive body of work as a visionary filmmaker encompasses a diverse array of projects that showcase his remarkable talent, versatility, and dedication to his craft.

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"La Prueba" is a captivating short film that premiered in the year 1999.

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Tan de repente, a feature-length film, made its mark in the cinematic world in the year 2002. This notable film received the esteemed Silver Leopard award at the prestigious Locarno Film Festival.

The cinematic masterpiece, "La guerra de los gimnasios", a mid-length film that made its mark at the prestigious Locarno Official Selection in the year 2005.

While concurrently, a feature-length film was being brought to life, marking a significant milestone in the cinematic world, specifically in the year 2006, it premiered at the esteemed Venice Film Festival, within the framework of the prestigious Venice Days section.

The 2007 documentary film "Servicios Prestados" made its official selection at the prestigious Locarno Film Festival, marking a significant milestone in the filmmaker's career.

The cinematic masterpiece "La mirada invisible" premiered at the prestigious Quinzaine des Réalisateurs section of the Cannes Film Festival in 2010, subsequently gaining widespread recognition and availability on the popular streaming platform Netflix.

The 2014 feature-length film "Refugiado" (which translates to "Refugee" in English) made its debut at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, specifically in the Quinzaine des Réalisateurs section, a platform showcasing innovative and emerging filmmakers.

The 2015 television series, "La Casa", garnered significant attention for its impressive debut at the Rotterdam Official Selection, subsequently being picked up by the popular streaming platform, Netflix.

"A type of family" (2017) - A feature-length film that premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and the San Sebastián International Film Festival, subsequently released on the popular streaming platform Netflix.

"El Suplente" is a feature-length film that premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and subsequently screened at the San Sebastián International Film Festival in the year 2021.

Career

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2019
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2017
A Sort of Family
A Sort of Family as Director, Screenplay, Writer
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2014
Refugiado
Refugiado as Director, Writer
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2010
The Invisible Eye
The Invisible Eye as Director, Screenplay
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2002
Suddenly
Suddenly as Director