René Castillo
Biography
René Castillo Rivera is an award-winning Mexican animator specialized in the stop-motion technique and digital animation, with which he has made short films such as Sin sostén and Hasta los huesos, winning more than 100 international awards.
Known For & Full Filmography2 Titles
Movie - 2007, 2h 15m • as Yeyo
"Yuniol" Perez and Alberto "Junior" Rios come from opposite sides of the tracks in the Dominican Republic. Aloof and detached, Alberto comes from a wealthy family. Driven and focused, Juan is reared by a devoted mother whose affection makes up for the absence of his father. Juan and his mother survive in a tough and impoverished Barrio on the outskirts of the capital city. Behind every happy moment lies an ominous sense of despair. Yet the joyful Dominican way of life for those surviving on the margins serves as a testament to people anywhere confronted with poverty and injustice.
Movie - 2017, 2h 15m • as Capitan Cárcel
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.