Alfonso Cuarón

About

Alfonso Cuarón is a renowned Mexican filmmaker born on November 28, 1961, in Mexico City. He began his career in the Mexican film and television industry after being expelled from film school. Cuarón's breakthrough came with his debut feature film Sólo con tu pareja (1991), followed by successful adaptations like A Little Princess (1995) and Great Expectations (1998). His international recognition grew with Y tu mamá también (2001), earning him an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay. Cuarón's versatility is evident in films like Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), Children of Men (2006), and Gravity (2013), for which he won Oscars for Best Director and Best Film Editing. His semi-autobiographical Roma (2018) also won him Oscars for Best Director and Best Cinematography. Cuarón is celebrated for his technical innovation and emotional storytelling, often using long, uninterrupted shots to create visually stunning films. His work blends Mexican cultural richness with international appeal, exploring themes of human connection and social issues.