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J. A. Bayona Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1975-05-09

Birthplace:
Barcelona, Spain

Credits:
29 Total Roles

J. A. Bayona

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Biography

Juan Antonio García Bayona (born 9 May 1975) is a Spanish filmmaker.

Bayona directed the 2007 horror film The Orphanage, the 2012 drama film The Impossible, the 2016 fantasy drama film A Monster Calls, and the 2018 film Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. He also directed the first two episodes of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

His 2023 film Society of the Snow received 12 awards, including Best Picture and Best Director, at the 38th Goya Awards, 6 awards at the 11th Platino Awards, and was nominated for 2 Academy Awards.

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Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2026 El doble TV Self
2026 La vida és Verdi MOVIE Self
2025 San Diego Comic-Con Málaga: Los héroes nos visitan MOVIE Self
2025 Wolfgang MOVIE Él mismo
2024 The Cause of The Accident That Started The Fire MOVIE J. A.
2024 La Revuelta TV Self - Guest
2024 Society of the Snow: Who Were We on the Mountain? MOVIE Self - Director, Producer & Screenwriter
2023 Late Xou con Marc Giró TV Self - Guest
2023 Spursito & Company TV Self
2021 La matemática del espejo TV Self

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