Jayro Bustamante
Director
Jayro Bustamante is a Guatemalan film director and screenwriter. He directed the 2015 film Ixcanul, which was selected as the Guatemalan entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 88th Academy Awards. He was named on the jury for the Best First Feature Award at the 67th Berlin International Film Festival.
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Who is Jayro Bustamante?+
Jayro Bustamante is a Guatemalan film director and screenwriter known for centering his distinct dramatic features on Guatemalan history and social issues.
What is Jayro Bustamante known for?+
He is best known for directing the critically acclaimed features Ixcanul and La Llorona.
What kind of work does Jayro Bustamante make?+
He directs socially conscious art-house dramas that often blend regional realism with elements of folklore, thriller, and horror.