Directing
María Alché
María Alché, born on April 23, 1983, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is a talented actress, director, and screenwriter known for her impactful work in the film industry. She gained recognition for her role in "The Holy Girl," directed by Lucrecia Martel, which was released in 2004.
Alché made her directorial debut with the feature film "A Family Submerged," which premiered in the Filmmakers of the Present section at the Locarno Film Festival in 2018. The film received critical acclaim, securing the Horizons Award at the San Sebastián International Film Festival the same year. It went on to win several prestigious accolades, including Best Screenplay at the Lima Latin American Film Festival in 2019, the Ingmar Bergman International Debut Award at the Gothenburg Film Festival in 2019, the Critics’ Award at the Barcelona D’A Film Festival in 2019, and Best Director at the FICUNAM International Cinema Festival in 2019, among others.
María Alché continues to be a significant figure in the cinematic landscape, showcasing her multifaceted talents and contributing to the growth of Argentine cinema.
