Alejandro González Iñárritu

Alejandro González Iñárritu, often credited as Alejandro G. Iñárritu, is a lauded Mexican filmmaker known for his poignant exploration of the human condition through modern psychological drama films. He came into prominence in 2000 with his directorial debut, 'Amores perros.' His subsequent projects like '21 Grams,' 'Babel,' 'Biutiful,' 'Birdman,' 'The Revenant,' and 'Bardo' have garnered critical acclaim and numerous accolades including five Academy Awards. Iñárritu's influence extends beyond Mexican cinema, making him an internationally acclaimed director. Besides, he holds a unique distinction of being the first Mexican filmmaker to receive nominations for director or producer at the Academy Awards. His groundbreaking work also fetched him multiple Golden Globe Awards, BAFTA Awards, and Directors Guild of America Awards.

With his early life marked by travels across Africa and Europe as a sailor, these adventures had a significant influence on his filmmaking aesthetics. Iñárritu fine-tuned his skills in filmmaking by starting his career as a radio host in 1984 and then transitioning to television directing. He marked his presence through experimental short films and Television pilots before moving to feature films. His collaboration with Mexican writer Guillermo Arriaga resulted in what has often been termed as Iñárritu's 'Death Trilogy' - 'Amores perros,' '21 Grams,' and 'Babel.' Iñárritu's engagement with the theme of death is evident in his body of work. Balancing his strong narrative style with a keen eye for mise-en-scène, Iñárritu stands out as a filmmaker who has successfully straddled both art cinema and popular cinema.