Alvaro Portanet Hernández

Alvaro Portanet Hernández has this knack for picking projects that aren’t just your run-of-the-mill movies—they actually stick with you. Seriously, go check his filmography. “Life and Nothing More” (2017) hits hard, following a single mother and her teenage son just scraping by in Florida. It’s not sugarcoated—life’s rough, the stakes are high, and the tension just simmers under the surface. The way Alvaro weaves quiet moments with gut-punching drama? You can feel every ounce of frustration and hope pouring out of these characters, like you’re right there in their cramped apartment, listening in on conversations you’re almost not supposed to hear. Flip to “Courtroom 3H” (2020), and the vibe totally shifts. This one’s a documentary, diving into the chaos and heartbreak of family court in Leon County, Florida. It’s messy, real, and you’re basically a fly on the wall as families break apart and sometimes get stitched back together. Alvaro’s camera doesn’t flinch—he just lets the stories unfold, raw and unfiltered. It’s uncomfortable in the best way. And then there’s “Magical Girl” (2014), which is a whole different beast. This film’s like a dark fairytale, swirling with obsession, secrets, and desperation. Alvaro crafts a world where every choice feels heavy, and nothing is quite what it seems. You’re left guessing, piecing things together, and questioning what you’d do if you were in any of these twisted situations. The guy’s got range, no question.