Astrid Rondero
Mexican film director and producer
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Astrid Rondero is a Mexican film director, producer and screenwriter. Along with Fernanda Valadez, she is known for co-writing, co-directing, and co-producing films that explore social issues in Mexico.
Work
Rondero and co-writer/director Valadez initially conceived the story of Identifying Features (2020) around 2012.[1]
Rondero's collaboration with Valadez began with short films such as Of This World (2010), In Still Waters (2011) and 400 Bags (2014).[2] Their feature film debut, The Darkest Days of Us (2017), which Rondero directed solo, won two Ariel Awards in Mexico for Best Actress and Best Debut Film.[3]
Their subsequent films got critical acclaim at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Identifying Features (2020) won the World Cinema Dramatic Audience Award and the Special Jury Award for Best Screenplay.[3] Their most recent film, Sujo (2024),[4] premiered at Sundance and explores the consequences of cartel violence on the children left behind.[2][3]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Julieta | Short film |
| 2011 | En Aguas Quietas | Short film |
| 2017 | The Darkest Days of Us | Two Ariel Awards[3] |
| 2024 | Sujo | World Cinema Dramatic Grand Jury Award at 2024 Sundance Film Festival[3] |
Awards and recognition
- Sujo - World Cinema Dramatic Grand Jury Award at 2024 Sundance Film Festival[3]