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Born in La Paz, Kiro Russo is a director and producer. Trained at FUC Buenos Aires, he directed and produced three short films which got significant exposure on the festivals circuit. In 2016, Kiro completed his first feature, "Dark Skull", selected at 80 festivals and winning 23 awards, including at Locarno FF. Developed with the support of writing residencies (Tabakalera, Moulin d'Andé), film markets and labs (LoboLab, Ciné Latino, BRLab, Fabrique des Cinémas, Artist with bright future), his second feature, ‘El Gran Movimiento’, was shot in La Paz and shown at Venice 78.
Kiro Russo is a Bolivian film director and producer based in La Paz, educated at the Universidad del Cine in Buenos Aires, recognized for his distinct atmospheric cinematic approach.
He is primarily known for his feature films Dark Skull (Viejo calavera) and The Great Movement (El Gran Movimiento), which have garnered critical praise at festivals like Locarno and Venice.