Director

Juan José Campanella

1959

Who they are

Born: 19 July 1959, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Known for: The Secret in Their Eyes, Son of the Bride, Moon of Avellaneda

Juan José Campanella is an Argentine director, born in Buenos Aires in 1959, who works in film and television. He is best known for the warm, character-driven dramas Son of the Bride and The Secret in Their Eyes, the latter winning the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. He is a leading figure in modern Argentine cinema.

Where to start

The Secret in Their Eyes (2009)Full guide
His best-known film, a thriller-romance that won the Academy Award and brought him worldwide recognition.
Son of the Bride (2001)Log in to add it to the library
A comic drama about family and memory that became an international success and earned an Oscar nomination.
Moon of Avellaneda (2004)Log in to add it to the library
A drama about a struggling neighbourhood social club, reuniting him with star Ricardo Darín.
Underdogs (2013)Log in to add it to the library
His animated feature, a football comedy adventure, showing his range beyond live-action drama.
The Weasel's Tale (2019)Log in to add it to the library
A later comedy-drama about aging film-industry figures, reflecting his enduring interest in cinema itself.

Their films in the library

The Secret in Their Eyes2009 · Director

Awards

2010 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film (The Secret in Their Eyes)

The full list · 19

1981Te rompo el ratingLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Camarógrafo de espaldas en entrevista (cameo)
1984Win 392Log in to add it to the libraryDirector · Actor
1988The ContortionistLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
1991The Boy Who Cried BitchLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
1996Someone Had to Be BennyLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
1997Love Walked InLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
1999Same Love, Same RainLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
2001Son of the BrideLog in to add it to the libraryDirector · Actor as Médico
2004Moon of AvellanedaLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
2009The Secret in Their EyesLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
2013UnderdogsLog in to add it to the libraryDirector · Actor as Armando / Eusebio / Lechuga / Clark (voice)
2013Imágenes del Tío SamLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Himself
2018Soy lo que quise serLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2018The Golden GenerationLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
2019The Weasel's TaleLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
2021Chango, the Light UncoversLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Himself
2023George Pal: Un Marciano De Hollywood En ArgentinaLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2025Mi mejor escenaLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2026Strangers in the ParkLog in to add it to the libraryDirector

Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.