Fernando Eimbcke

Fernando Eimbcke (born 1970 in Mexico City, Mexico) is a Mexican film director and screenwriter.

Eimbcke studied 1992-1996 theater and film studies at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Already during his studies he published short films and continued this even after graduation. Numerous short films and music videos made ​​him famous and enabled his 2004 feature film debut arisen Temporada de patos. The scale as a chamber match black and white film is about the conversation and gathering of four people. Eimbcke even said he wanted to explore and see what happens to his characters, if nothing happens the void film.

Temporada de patos was successful. The Ariel Awards 2005 in categories including " Best Film ", " Best Director ", "Best Original Screenplay ", " Best Actor " and " Best Actress " award, he was able to convince the jury of several film festivals. With his latest film, Lake Tahoe, he took part in the competition at the 2008 Berlinale.