Ciro Guerra

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Ciro Guerra's achievements are remarkable for their global reach. He was the first Colombian director to receive an Oscar nomination, a feat that opened doors for future generations. His films have been selected for prestigious festivals like Cannes, Venice, and San Sebastián, winning top honors. He also served as jury president at Cannes' Critics' Week, a testament to his standing among peers. His work has been studied in film schools and celebrated for its artistic integrity.

AwardsCiro Guerra won the Art Cinema Award at Cannes for Embrace of the Serpent and the Golden Shell at San Sebastián for Birds of Passage. He also received the Best Director award at the Cartagena Film Festival for The Wind Journeys. His films earned numerous accolades across Latin American and European festivals.

Honours & Distinctions

Jury President, Cannes Critics' Week

Semaine de la Critique·2023

Presided over the jury at the 58th edition.

Records & Feats

First Colombian filmmaker to receive an Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Language Film

Historic First·2016

Embrace of the Serpent earned the nomination at the 88th Academy Awards.