Spanish film and advertising director and producer Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia entered the world on February 17, 1974. After years of honing his craft, he finally made his feature-film debut in 2019 with a thought-provoking dystopian science fiction-horror film that captivated audiences worldwide. This critically acclaimed masterpiece earned him a nomination for the prestigious Spanish Academy Award, also known as the Goya, in the category of Best New Director for his work on The Platform.
Gaztelu-Urrutia's creative process has been significantly influenced by a diverse array of literary and cinematic sources, with a wide range of influences shaping his artistic vision. He has cited Dante's renowned epic poem, Divine Comedy, as a notable literary influence, in addition to a diverse selection of films that have had a profound impact on his creative work. These films include Luis Buñuel's surrealist masterpiece, The Exterminating Angel, which was released in 1962 and is widely regarded as a groundbreaking work in the surrealist genre.
