Personal details
- Birth Date: 1976-08-19
- Height: 5′ 7¾″ (1.72 m)
- Birth Location: Santiago de Chile, Metropolitan Region, Chile
- Children: (divorced, 2 children) Juana Larraín
- Parents: Hernán Larraín
- Professions: Producer, Writer, Director
Pablo Larraín, straight out of Santiago, Chile, is one of those rare filmmakers who makes you sit up and pay attention. His stuff isn't just movies—it's like he grabs the world by the collar and says, “Look at this!” You might've caught his work in Spencer, that haunting portrait of Princess Diana with Kristen Stewart turning in a performance that's honestly a little wild (in a good way). Or maybe Jackie, where Natalie Portman pretty much floats through the chaos and grace of Jackie Kennedy’s life after the assassination. Larraín’s got this knack for taking these massive, almost mythical figures, and dragging them down to earth, showing the messiness underneath the surface. He didn’t do it alone, though. With his brother Juan de Dios, he kicked off Fabula back in 2004. And Fabula? Man, that studio is everywhere now—churning out not just Larraín’s own projects but a ton of other stuff that’s put Latin American cinema on the global map. The Club, that dive into the dark corners of the Catholic Church in Chile, is another one that’ll leave you squirming. And NO, his Oscar-nominated film, is a sharp, almost playful jab at the political machine, with Gael García Bernal leading a campaign against Pinochet that’s both hilarious and heavy. Larraín’s films don’t just stick with you—they kind of haunt you. He’s not afraid to poke at uncomfortable truths, to mess with form, or to make you question what you thought you knew. The dude’s got guts, vision, and a style that’s all his own.
Here’s a fun fact for movie nerds: There’s a director out there who managed to guide not one, but two absolute powerhouses—Natalie Portman and Kristen Stewart—to Oscar-nominated performances. That’s not something you see every day. Seriously, think about it. Portman’s already known for going all in, but under the right direction, she turned out something jaw-dropping. And Kristen Stewart? Forget the Twilight jokes—her nomination was a massive “told you so” to anyone who doubted her range. It takes some serious skill to bring out performances that get the Academy’s attention, and this director clearly knows what buttons to push. The vibe on set must’ve been electric, honestly. It’s rare to see a director with that kind of track record—two major nominations, two different stars, both giving career-defining work. If you’re into film trivia, that’s one to keep in your back pocket.
August 19, 1976
5′ 7¾″ (1.72 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Santiago de Chile, Metropolitan Region, Chile
Yes, Juana Larraín
Hernán Larraín and Surekha
48 years old