Career
He is the first Colombian filmmaker to be featured at the Cannes Film Festival in France. He is often recognized as the most influential and well-known filmmaker to come out of Colombia, often being considered an exception to Colombian Cinema. Born and raised in Medellin, Colombia, he grew up during the beginning of the Colombian conflict.
An ongoing civil war between the Colombian government and extremist groups, including drug cartels, which led to immense violence and unrest throughout Medellin.
He attended the University of Antioquia in Colombia and received a degree in psychology. Rodrigo Doctorate: Number Future, 1990 (Official selection at the 1990 Cannes Film Festival)
Louisiana vendedora de rosas, 1998 (Official selection at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival)
Sumas y restas, 2004.