David Alonso
Directing
Biography
David Alonso Landoni (1989 – 2016) was a Venezuelan filmmaker, cinematographer, and actor. He co-directed the acclaimed documentary Nos Llaman Guerreras (They Call Us Warriors, 2018) and collaborated closely with Enrique R. Bencomo, playing Narnia in Pipí Mil Pupú 2 Lucas (2012) and reprising the role in Atacama (2020). Alonso died at age 27 in a car accident in Chile during the shooting of Atacama, leaving behind a brief yet significant legacy in contemporary Venezuelan cinema.
Known For
David and Enrique have been friends for over 15 years. Both film lovers, they decide to venture to the Atacama Desert to shoot a feature film. With no acquaintances, no locations, no actors, and only $11,000 and a lot of enthusiasm, they travel to Chile for 21 days with the dream of making a movie. Everything seems to be going well until, on the last day of filming, a tragic accident ends their friendship.
Una película con suerte
A drug deal gone wrong; a passionate blackmail that turned violent; and a kidnapping with the two worst kidnappers in the world.
Pipí Mil Pupú 2 Lucas
After becoming undefeated champions of the South American Women Under-17 Championship and overcoming one of the worst social and economic environments for sports practicing, the Venezuelan team takes a chance to win the first World Cup for their country, having the chance to give a voice to women football in their country and perhaps in all of South America.
They Call Us Warriors
An unexpected visit from a long time friend sends two men reminiscing about old times, and their time digging for oil. However, after a secret is revealed, the seemingly friendly visit shows its true purpose.
Caribbean Oil Co.
A City slicker, a Miner and an Astronomer converge in the Atacama Desert, misery and ambition leads them to dark places.