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- Born Place: Ferrol, A Coruña, Galicia, Spain
Alberto Gracia
Alberto Gracia (born 1978 in Ferrol, Galicia, Spain) is a Spanish filmmaker and multidisciplinary artist known for his experimental approach to cinema. He studied Fine Arts at the University of Vigo and began his artistic career in sculpture, drawing, and painting before transitioning to video and film in the late 2000s . Gracia's filmmaking is characterized by a blend of fiction and documentary, often challenging traditional narrative structures. His debut feature, O quinto evanxeo de Gaspar Hauser (The Fifth Gospel of Kaspar Hauser, 2013), received the FIPRESCI Prize at the International Film Festival Rotterdam . His subsequent film, La estrella errante (The Wandering Star, 2018), won the New Waves Award for Best Spanish Film at the Seville European Film Festival . In 2024, Gracia premiered his third feature, La Parra, at the International Film Festival Rotterdam, where it was selected for the Tiger Competition. The film has garnered accolades at various festivals, including the Valladolid International Film Festival (Seminci), where it received the Alquimias Award for Best Film. In 2025, Gracia expanded his creative horizons by making his acting debut in Carla Simón's film Romería, which was showcased at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. He portrayed the uncle of the protagonist, a character marked by picaresque and decadent traits . Throughout his career, Gracia has been recognized for his innovative contributions to cinema, earning awards and nominations at prestigious festivals such as BAFICI, Seminci, and the International Film Festival Rotterdam .
Person History
Romería 2025
2025