Germán Gutiérrez

Known for

Directing

Birthplace

Colombia

Born in Colombia, Germán Gutierrez studied drama in Paris before moving to Quebec some forty years ago. After studying film in Ottawa, he worked first as a camera assistant and then as a cameraman for Radio-Canada, the National Film Board, and several production companies, including Pixcom, Virage, and Gala Films. While continuing to work as a director of photography on a wide variety of projects, he quickly became interested in directing. His work takes him all over the world, often to conflict zones: Cambodia, Sarajevo, South Africa, Rwanda, and El Salvador—as well as to remote regions. His personal works primarily address social, political, and cultural themes.