Gastón Duprat

Gastón Duprat’s career? Man, it’s a wild ride. The guy didn’t even start in mainstream cinema—he was all about video art and experimental stuff, the kind of thing most people pretend to understand at gallery openings. Then, wham, he dives into filmmaking and suddenly everyone’s paying attention. He’s racked up more than thirty shiny international awards, which is no joke in the film world. If you haven’t heard of “The Man Next Door,” where’ve you been? That one dropped in 2009 and had critics buzzing. Fast forward a bit and you get “The Distinguished Citizen” in 2016, which honestly might be his crown jewel—satirical, smart, and totally biting. He followed that up with “My Masterpiece” in 2018, poking fun at the art world in a way only someone who’s lived through it could. By the time “Official Competition” hit in 2020, everybody knew Duprat was the real deal. The guy’s films aren’t just clever—they’re sharp, funny, and always a little uncomfortable (in the best way). He’s got this knack for peeling back the layers of pretentiousness, whether it’s in the art scene or the film industry. Not bad for someone who started off making stuff most people wouldn’t even call ‘movies.’