David Zonana | |
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 Zonana in 2023. | |
| Born | David Zonana Smeke 22 November 1989 Mexico City |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
David Zonana (born 22 November 1989) is a Mexican filmmaker known for his films regarding social issues, primarily featuring amateur actors. Zonana has directed several short films and two feature films, Mano de Obra (2019) and Heroico (2023), which have received critical acclaim.
Zonana has premiered his films at several international film festivals, including those of Berlin, Sundance Film Festival, San Sebastián, Toronto, and Morelia and has won the Ariel Award for Best First Feature Film for Mano de Obra in 2020. His second film, Heroico, about the training process of Mexican Army recruits, premiered in 2023 at the 38th Guadalajara International Film Festival and received 11 nominations for the Ariel Awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay for Zonana.