Alfredo Joskowicz

Directing

16-08-1937

16-08-1937

He/Him

Alfredo Joskowicz Bobrowicki (Mexico City, August 16, 1937 - Ibidem, July 5, 2012) was a Mexican filmmaker, actor, screenwriter and producer of Polish origin. He was director of Estudios América between 1983 and 1985, and of the Mexican Institute of Cinematography (IMCINE) between 2000 and 2006. He was also a member of the Awards Commission of the Mexican Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Popular Movies/Shows

Amores Perros

A fatalistic car crash in Mexico city sets off a chain of events in the lives of three people: a supermodel, a young man wanting to run off with his sister-in-law, and a homeless man. Their lives are catapulted into unforeseen situations instigated by the seemingly inconsequential destiny of a dog.

The flying pony

Mythical and fantastic story on the wishes of a peasant boy, Diego, who become reality in the course of a day and a night. On the eve of his birthday, the child's godfather gives her a shot of cardboard. At night, the little dreams that is mounted on the horse and find a nymph that describes the exact location of much needed water does to your family.

El grito

Assistant Director

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Playa azul

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Constelaciones

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Top Rated Movies/Shows

Amores Perros

A fatalistic car crash in Mexico city sets off a chain of events in the lives of three people: a supermodel, a young man wanting to run off with his sister-in-law, and a homeless man. Their lives are catapulted into unforeseen situations instigated by the seemingly inconsequential destiny of a dog.

El grito

Assistant Director

In the summer of revolt 1968, student Leobardo López Aretche captured the protests in Mexico City, and the state’s brutal response, up close – and like many of his subjects and fellow comrades, would pay a high price for his audacity. Fifty years later, his movie is no longer a secret.

The flying pony

Mythical and fantastic story on the wishes of a peasant boy, Diego, who become reality in the course of a day and a night. On the eve of his birthday, the child's godfather gives her a shot of cardboard. At night, the little dreams that is mounted on the horse and find a nymph that describes the exact location of much needed water does to your family.

Movies (Production)

The House Always Wins

Un Volcán de Lava de Hielo

Executive Producer

Recordar es vivir (1955-1959)

The flying pony

Interviews with UNAM Students

Assistant Director

Movies (Acting)