Personal details
- Birth Date: 1953-01-28
- Birth Location: Madrid, Spain
- Professions: Producer, Director, Writer
Gerardo Herrero, born back in January ’53, Madrid native through and through. He’s got that classic Spanish film vibe in his DNA, you know? The guy’s been hustling in the movie world as a producer and director for decades. He’s not just some behind-the-scenes dude—his fingerprints are all over some pretty heavy hitters in Spanish cinema. Let’s talk about “El Secreto De Sus Ojos” from 2009. Yeah, that’s the one that bagged an Oscar, no big deal. Herrero had a hand in bringing that twisty, emotional rollercoaster to life. The film’s got this wild mix of romance, obsession, and justice that just sticks with you, and he totally nailed the mood. Fast forward to “Under Therapy” in 2023, and you can see Herrero’s still got his finger on the pulse. He’s not afraid to poke at the messiness of human relationships, and this one’s all about couples going at it in a therapy session that spirals out of control. Tense, raw, sometimes kinda funny in that “should I laugh at this?” way. The man’s not afraid to get a little uncomfortable—he loves digging at the truth, no matter how weird or painful. Then there's “Territorio Comanche” from way back in ’97. War correspondents, chaos, danger, and a whole lot of adrenaline. Herrero captures the stress and grit of journalists in a warzone, making you feel every bit of the tension. Honestly, he’s one of those filmmakers who never phones it in. Each project’s got its own flavor, but you can always spot his signature intensity and knack for storytelling that actually grabs you.
movies triviannBack in 1994, the big chair at the Spanish Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences had a new occupant—just for that year, though. Kinda wild how these leadership gigs can sometimes be a revolving door, right? The Academy itself is a huge deal in Spain, basically calling the shots for the country’s film industry and famously running the Goya Awards (think Spain’s answer to the Oscars, with all the drama and fancy dresses). The president’s job? Well, imagine juggling filmmakers’ egos, pushing for Spanish cinema on the world stage, and maybe dealing with the occasional political mess—definitely not a gig for the faint of heart. 1994 wasn’t exactly a quiet era either, with Spanish movies starting to get more attention abroad and a whole new wave of filmmakers trying to shake things up. Honestly, whoever sat in that seat for those twelve months probably has stories that’d make your head spin.
January 28, 1953
Konidela Ram Charan
Madrid, Spain
72 years old