Ernesto Díaz Espinoza
Born: 1978-06-10 in Santiago, Chile
Known For: Directing
Biography
From Insolito Film Festival. The term "Latin American action cinema" may sound contradictory to many, even almost utopian; or at least that is how it seemed until the arrival of Ernesto Díaz Espinoza, who since his first film, "Kiltro", and throughout an extensive filmography, has given a fair place to genre cinema in our region. His cinema draws from many sources: martial arts, superheroes in "Mirageman", or exploitation flicks in "Mandrill" or "Bring me the Head of the Machine Gun Woman". But these films go beyond mere tribute; They are also due to the characteristics and idiosyncrasies of his country. A reinterpretation of certain elements closer to the Latin American feeling. This is how Díaz Espinoza's universe - one of cool criminals, fierce fighters, and women at arms - becomes one that operates under his own rules, a genre on its own. A talent worth discovering under a flurry of kicks and punches or a hail of bullets.
Filmography
2025
- Diablo ... (Director)
2023
- Fist of the Condor ... (Writer)
2015
- Fuerzas Especiales 2: Cabos Sueltos ... (Director)
2014
- Redeemer ... (Director)
- Santiago Violenta as Matri Guest 7
2013
- The Green Inferno ... (Editor)
- The ABCs of Death ... (Director)
- Maknum González as Detective 1
- For Sale ... (Director)
2012
- Bring Me the Head of the Machine Gun Woman ... (Director)
2009
- Mandrill as John Colt (voice)
2008
- Sin dios, ni late as Self
2007
- Mirageman ... (Director)
2006
- Kiltro ... (Writer)
2003
- El Tronador as Bob Montero