Luis Mandoki
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- August 17, 1954 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
- Active Years
- 1980–2024 (45 Years)
- Total Credits
- 29 credits in database
Biography
Luis Mandoki is a Mexican film director born on August 17, 1954, in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. He works as a director and producer in both Mexico and Hollywood. He studied Fine Arts in Mexico, followed by studies at the San Francisco Art Institute, the London College of Printing, and the London International Film School. While attending the London International Film School, he directed his first short film, Silent Music, which won an award at the International Amateur Film Festival of Cannes Film Festival in 1976. After returning to Mexico, he directed short films and documentaries for the Instituto Nacional Indigenista, Conacine, and the Centro de Produccion de Cortometraje. Among his known directing credits are Innocent Voices, Angel Eyes, and The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas.
Career overview
Luis Mandoki is a Mexican film director born on August 17, 1954, in Mexico City. His academic background includes studies in Fine Arts in Mexico, followed by training at the San Francisco Art Institute, the London College of Printing, and the London International Film School. During his time at the London International Film School, he directed his first short film, Silent Music, which received an award at the International Amateur Film Festival of the Cannes Film Festival in 1976.
Upon returning to Mexico, Mandoki directed various short films and documentaries for organizations including the Instituto Nacional Indigenista, Conacine, and the Centro de Produccion de Cortometraje. Throughout his career, he has worked as both a director and producer in Mexico and Hollywood. His filmography includes titles such as Innocent Voices, released in 2004, Angel Eyes, released in 2001, and The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas, released in 2012. Additionally, he has produced two documentaries concerning presidential elections in Mexico. Mandoki has been recognized with various awards and nominations for his work in the film industry.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
29 titles- City of Dreams (2024) Executive Producer
- Presencias (2022) Director
- Presencias (2022) Producer
- Léemelo (2022) as Self
- The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas (2012) Director
- Fraude: México 2006 (2007) Director
- ¿Quién es el Señor López? (2006) Director
- Innocent Voices (2005) Director
- Innocent Voices (2005) Writer
- Innocent Voices (2005) Producer
- Trapped (2002) Director
- Trapped (2002) Producer
- Angel Eyes (2001) Director
- Amores Perros (2000) Thanks
- Message in a Bottle (1999) Director
- Conversando con Cristina Pacheco (1997) as Luis Mandoki
- When a Man Loves a Woman (1994) Director
- Born Yesterday (1993) Director
- White Palace (1990) Director
- The Edge (1989) Director
- Gaby: A True Story (1987) Director
- Gaby: A True Story (1987) Idea
- Gaby: A True Story (1987) Co-Producer
- Motel (1984) Director
- Mundo mágico (1983) Director
- El día en que vienen los muertos (1982) Editor
- El día en que vienen los muertos (1982) Director
- El Secreto (1980) Director
- Castro's Daughter Executive Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Luis Mandoki best known for?
Luis Mandoki is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Presencias (2022), Presencias (2022), Innocent Voices (2005), Innocent Voices (2005).
When and where was Luis Mandoki born?
Luis Mandoki was born on August 17, 1954 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico.
How many credits does Luis Mandoki have?
Luis Mandoki has accumulated over 29 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1980 to 2024.
What is Luis Mandoki's background in cinema and television?
Luis Mandoki is a Mexican film director born on August 17, 1954, in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. He works as a director and producer in both Mexico and Hollywood. He studied Fine Arts in Mexico, followed by studies at the San Francisco Art Institute, the London College of Printing, and the London Internationa...
Luis Mandoki by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Conversando con Cristina Pacheco (1997) as Luis Mandoki — aged about 42
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