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Years active. 1999–present. Juan Antonio García Bayona [1] (born 9 May 1975 [2] [3]) is a Spanish filmmaker. He directed the 2007 horror film The Orphanage, the 2012 drama film The Impossible, and the 2016 fantasy drama film A Monster Calls.
J.A. Bayona is known for his horror, drama and fantasy films, such as The Orphanage, The Impossible and A Monster Calls. He also directed Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power TV series.
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Jan 4, 2024 · Movie News. J.A. Bayona on His 10-Year Journey to Bring ‘Society of the Snow’ to the Screen. The helmer's first Spanish-language film in 17 years, which has been short-listed in four Oscar...
Jun 20, 2018 · Bayona relays the story of Zweig’s tragic death: he and his wife killed themselves in Brazil, prior to the Germans invading Europe during World War II, because they knew where the war was headed...
Feb 11, 2024 · The Netflix film by the Spanish director took home 12 prizes, including best picture and director, at the 38th Spanish Academy Goya Awards. Sigourney Weaver received an International Goya and Pedro Almodóvar celebrated the 25th anniversary of 'All About My Mother'.
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Sep 8, 2023 · Spanish director J.A. Bayona has gone from prehistoric blockbusters with Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and mega-budget trips to Mordor with Amazon’s The Rings of Power (he directed the first...
Feb 20, 2024 · The Spanish director talks about his surprise success story, the response from young people and survivors, and his next project. Read the full interview with The Playlist and watch the trailer of 'Society of the Snow'.
