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Lluís Carbó

Actor
Lluís Carbó is one of the recurring faces of Catalan auteur cinema and is best known for his collaboration with director Albert Serra. His work combines contemplative narrative forms with roles that are often embedded in historical or symbolically charged material and have a calming presence. As a result, he has appeared in films that have had a strong influence on independent European cinema. One of his most notable appearances was in 2006's HONOR OF KNIGHTS, directed by Albert Serra, a loose adaptation of the Don Quixote motif that received international attention. In 2011, he appeared in THE LORD HAS WORKED MIRACLES IN ME, also directed by Albert Serra and aesthetically closely linked to the director's previous works. He took on another documented role in CUBA LIBRE, which is listed in his filmography as a short film and demonstrates his continued involvement in independent Catalan productions. One of the most striking works of his career is STORY OF MY DEATH from 2013, again directed by Albert Serra. The film combines historical figures with fictional elements and gained international recognition at festivals. He also appeared in THE NAMES OF CHRIST from 2010, a conceptual film project whose chapter structure explores religious and cultural themes. Lluís Carbó can also be seen in BIRDSONG from 2008, another work by Albert Serra that stands out for its reduced visual language and calm narrative style. With these films, Lluís Carbó is part of a cinematic corpus that pursues aesthetically clear lines and is internationally recognized in the field of experimental auteur cinema. His roles fit into this tradition and reflect a consistent artistic approach.

Films

Cuba Libre

Cuba Libre

By Albert Serra

2014 | 18 min | Music, Dance, Theater

A tribute to director Rainer Werner Fassbinder and his actor Günther Kaufmann.

Story of My Death

Story of My Death

By Albert Serra

2012 | 150 min | Drama

Together with his new servant, Casanova embarks on a journey to the Carpathians, to Dracula.

Birdsong

Birdsong

By Albert Serra

2008 | 98 min | Drama

The Three Wise Kings travel in search of the Messiah, with unexpected obstacles on the way.

Honour of the Knights

Honour of the Knights

By Albert Serra

2006 | 107 min | Drama

Albert Serra distills the philosophical and spiritual core of Miguel de Cervantes' classic tale.

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