Directing
Amat Escalante was born on February 28, 1979 in Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain as Amat Escalante Wool. He is a director and writer, known for Heli (2013), Los bastardos (2008) and Sangre (2005).
About a photographer that undertakes jobs involving girls and young women depicted in swimwear or naked, with obvious sexual suggestions, but decides to change direction and become a photo journalist. A couple of steps down the career ladder.
A homeless kid addicted to sniffing glue is part of a vicious circle of dysfunction and sexual abuse.
A 24 hour period in the lives of Fausto and Jesus, two undocumented Mexican day-laborers in L.A. Each day another task, each day the same pressure to find money. They go about their daily routine, standing on the corner at the Home Improvement Store waiting for work to come. Today, the job they are given is well paid compared to their poor usual wages.
Made up of 10 short films, 'Revolucion' analyzes through the eyes of the directors what is the revolution today and what it means to the young minds of Mexico.
Diego's job is counting people as they enter a large government building. After work, he and his wife Blanca lie on the couch...
A meteorite deposits an alien monster with strange powers near the home of an unhappy couple.