Lucio Castro

Director

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Lucio Castro is an Argentine filmmaker and director, known for his work in the LGBTQ cinema realm. He gained significant acclaim with his feature film directorial debut, "End of the Century" (Spanish: "Fin de siglo"), released in 2019. The film, which explores themes of love, memory, and time, was praised for its narrative complexity and emotional depth. "End of the Century" received several accolades and was featured in numerous film festivals, winning the Best First Feature Award at the Frameline San Francisco International LGBTQ Film Festival and the Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema's Queer Award. Prior to his work in film directing, Castro was involved in fashion design, which he initially pursued in New York. His transition to filmmaking marks a successful shift, as demonstrated by his growing reputation in international indie and LGBTQ film circles.

Films on Sooner

  • End of the Century

    2019

    84 mins

    Drama, Queer

    Two strangers. A spontaneous sex date. The attraction between them is intense. Is this really their first meeting?