Samuel Arduz
Directing
Biography
Samuel Arduz Villarroel, (born February 2, 2000 in Sucre, Bolivia) is a Bolivian director, producer and cinematographer. He studied graphic arts and multimedia at Tecba Institute, where he was awarded recognition for the best film project. His passion for cinema began at an early age and he began filming in his city as a teenager. In 2019 he formed his own production company with which to this day he has filmed various commercials for different brands and associates around the country. In 2020 (his last year of study) he begins with his first projects, two short films (I'm Still Here & The Date) and the script for his debut (Lost Voices).
Known For
In an isolated community, a young indigenous woman fights for her freedom after enduring sexual assaults. Confronted with a life-altering decision, she stands at a crossroads between resisting or forging a path away from the shackles of violence.
Waira
Lost in Bolivia's vast salt desert, a daring tourist battles nature's grip, seeking escape from a desolate realm. Will their journey transcend earthly bounds?
Redimido
Sergio and Karen were a happy couple for a long time, shortly after his breakup he invites her ex-girlfriend to a date at her house, an encounter that turns dark and terrifying for Karen.
The Date
In the 1970s, a journalist who works for the most famous newspaper in his city becomes obsessed with one of the most dangerous killers of his time. When he decides to interview him to investigate his crimes, he realizes that the result of obsession can exceed the limits in the human being.
Portrait of a Killer
A young man confronts the fragments of a life shaped by inherited guilt as he tries to understand and free himself from the weight of his past.
Chronicle of an Inherited Sorrow
Uncertainty and fear invade the home of a lonely old woman, who begins to doubt her loved ones when she notices their absence.