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Alfonso Cuarón Orozco (born November 28, 1961 in Mexico City, Mexico) is a Mexican director who frequently directs mainstream fare in an artsy style, sometimes with an eye towards [[AnAesop political commentary]] and/or exploring teen {{angst}}. His most notable films include ''Film/YTuMamaTambien'', ''Film/HarryPotterAndThePrisonerOfAzkaban'', ''Film/ChildrenOfMen'', ''Film/{{Gravity}}'' and ''Film/{{Roma}}''.

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Alfonso Cuarón Orozco (born November 28, 1961 in Mexico City, Mexico) is a Mexican director who frequently directs mainstream fare in an artsy style, sometimes with an eye towards [[AnAesop political commentary]] commentary and/or exploring teen {{angst}}. His most notable films include ''Film/YTuMamaTambien'', ''Film/HarryPotterAndThePrisonerOfAzkaban'', ''Film/ChildrenOfMen'', ''Film/{{Gravity}}'' and ''Film/{{Roma}}''.
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He is also a co-creator of the series ''Series/{{Believe}}'' on NBC.

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He is also a co-creator of the series ''Series/{{Believe}}'' ''Series/{{Believe|2014}}'' on NBC.
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** Justified for ''Film/{{Roma}}'', which made a fraction of its $15 million budget; it received only a limited release a few weeks before its release on Netflix, where most of its audience viewed it.

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** Justified for ''Film/{{Roma}}'', which made a fraction of its $15 million budget; it received only a limited release a few weeks before its release on Netflix, Creator/{{Netflix}}, where most of its audience viewed it.

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** Downplayed example: ''Film/HarryPotterAndThePrisonerOfAzkaban'' got much acclaim for Cuaron's unique nonlinear take on the plot established in the book, and is one of the ''[[Franchise/HarryPotter Potter]]'' film series' best-reviewed and most favored installments. Despite all of this, it was the lowest-grossing movie in the series at just under $800 million. This is a definite success, but a bit disappointing considered the standard that had been set.
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* ''Film/SoloConTuPareja'' (1991)
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** ''Film/ALittlePrincess1995'' got rave reviews from Siskel and Ebert amongst others but sunk against the much bigger-budget and starrier family film released the same week - ''Film/{{Casper}} ''. It did do well on home video release, and Cuarón still regards it as his favourite of his own movies.

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** ''Film/ALittlePrincess1995'' got rave reviews from Siskel and Ebert Series/SiskelAndEbert amongst others but sunk against the much bigger-budget and starrier family film released the same week - ''Film/{{Casper}} ''. ''Film/{{Casper}}''. It did do well on home video release, video, and Cuarón still regards it as his favourite of his own movies.
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[[HeAlsoDid He was also the director]] for the [[{{Narm}} infamous]] [[UnfortunateImplications Autism Speaks]] advertisement ''I Am Autism''. [[NeverLiveItDown He likes to pretend it didn't happen]].

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[[HeAlsoDid He was also the director]] for the [[{{Narm}} infamous]] [[UnfortunateImplications Autism Speaks]] Speaks advertisement ''I Am Autism''. [[NeverLiveItDown He likes to pretend it didn't happen]].
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* ''Film/ALittlePrincess1995'' (1995)

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* ''Film/ALittlePrincess1995'' ''[[Film/ALittlePrincess1995 A Little Princess]]'' (1995)
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* ''Literature/ALittlePrincess1995'' (1995)

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* ''Literature/ALittlePrincess1995'' ''Film/ALittlePrincess1995'' (1995)
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* ''Literature/ALittlePrincess'' (1995)

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* ''Literature/ALittlePrincess'' ''Literature/ALittlePrincess1995'' (1995)



** ''Film/ALittlePrincess'' got rave reviews from Siskel and Ebert amongst others but sunk against the much bigger-budget and starrier family film released the same week - ''Film/{{Casper}} ''. It did do well on home video release, and Cuarón still regards it as his favourite of his own movies.

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** ''Film/ALittlePrincess'' ''Film/ALittlePrincess1995'' got rave reviews from Siskel and Ebert amongst others but sunk against the much bigger-budget and starrier family film released the same week - ''Film/{{Casper}} ''. It did do well on home video release, and Cuarón still regards it as his favourite of his own movies.



* TheFilmOfTheBook: ''Film/ALittlePrincess'', ''Film/GreatExpectations'', ''[[Film/HarryPotterAndThePrisonerOfAzkaban Azkaban]]'' and ''Film/ChildrenOfMen''.

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* TheFilmOfTheBook: ''Film/ALittlePrincess'', ''Film/ALittlePrincess1995'', ''Film/GreatExpectations'', ''[[Film/HarryPotterAndThePrisonerOfAzkaban Azkaban]]'' and ''Film/ChildrenOfMen''.
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** ''Film/ALittlePrincess'' got rave reviews from Sisley and Ebert amongst others but sunk against the much bigger-budget and starrier family film released the same week - ''Film/{{Casper}} ''. It did do well on home video release, and Cuarón still regards it as his favourite of his own movies.

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** ''Film/ALittlePrincess'' got rave reviews from Sisley Siskel and Ebert amongst others but sunk against the much bigger-budget and starrier family film released the same week - ''Film/{{Casper}} ''. It did do well on home video release, and Cuarón still regards it as his favourite of his own movies.
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** ''Film/ALittlePrincess'' got rave reviews from Sisley and Ebert amongst others but sunk against the much bigger-budget and starrier family film released the same week - ''Film/{{Casper}} ''. It did do well on home video release, and Cuarón still regards it as his favourite of his own movies.
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Alfonso Cuarón Orozco (born November 28, 1961) is a Mexican director who frequently directs mainstream fare in an artsy style, sometimes with an eye towards [[AnAesop political commentary]] and/or exploring teen {{angst}}. His most notable films include ''Film/YTuMamaTambien'', ''Film/HarryPotterAndThePrisonerOfAzkaban'', ''Film/ChildrenOfMen'', ''Film/{{Gravity}}'' and ''Film/{{Roma}}''.

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Alfonso Cuarón Orozco (born November 28, 1961) 1961 in Mexico City, Mexico) is a Mexican director who frequently directs mainstream fare in an artsy style, sometimes with an eye towards [[AnAesop political commentary]] and/or exploring teen {{angst}}. His most notable films include ''Film/YTuMamaTambien'', ''Film/HarryPotterAndThePrisonerOfAzkaban'', ''Film/ChildrenOfMen'', ''Film/{{Gravity}}'' and ''Film/{{Roma}}''.
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** That would explain ''I Am Autism'' though.

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** That would explain ''I Am Autism'' though.Autism'', a highly controversial film by Autism Speaks that, like most of the organization's material, has been thoroughly criticized by autistic individuals for demonizing autism and promoting ableist and eugenicist cure rhetoric.
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[[HeAlsoDid He was also the director]] for the [[{{Narm}} infamous]] Autism Speaks advertisement ''I Am Autism''. [[NeverLiveItDown He likes to pretend it didn't happen]].

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[[HeAlsoDid He was also the director]] for the [[{{Narm}} infamous]] [[UnfortunateImplications Autism Speaks Speaks]] advertisement ''I Am Autism''. [[NeverLiveItDown He likes to pretend it didn't happen]].
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Alfonso Cuarón Orozco (born November 28, 1961) is a Mexican director who frequently directs mainstream fare in an artsy style, sometimes with an eye towards [[AnAesop political commentary]] and/or exploring teen {{angst}}. His most notable films include ''Film/YTuMamaTambien'', ''Film/HarryPotterAndThePrisonerOfAzkaban'', ''Film/ChildrenOfMen'' and ''Film/{{Gravity}}''.

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Alfonso Cuarón Orozco (born November 28, 1961) is a Mexican director who frequently directs mainstream fare in an artsy style, sometimes with an eye towards [[AnAesop political commentary]] and/or exploring teen {{angst}}. His most notable films include ''Film/YTuMamaTambien'', ''Film/HarryPotterAndThePrisonerOfAzkaban'', ''Film/ChildrenOfMen'' ''Film/ChildrenOfMen'', ''Film/{{Gravity}}'' and ''Film/{{Gravity}}''.
''Film/{{Roma}}''.
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He is friends with fellow Mexican directors Creator/GuillermoDelToro and Creator/AlejandroGonzalezInarritu, the three being collectively known as "The Three Amigos of Cinema."

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He is friends with fellow Mexican directors (and Oscar winners) Creator/GuillermoDelToro and Creator/AlejandroGonzalezInarritu, the three being collectively known as "The Three Amigos of Cinema."

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He became the first Latin American director to win a Best Director UsefulNotes/AcademyAward, for ''{{Film/Gravity}}''.

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He became the first Latin American director to win a Best Director UsefulNotes/AcademyAward, for ''{{Film/Gravity}}''.
''Gravity''.


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!!Filmography:

* ''Literature/ALittlePrincess'' (1995)
* ''Literature/GreatExpectations'' (1998)
* ''Film/YTuMamaTambien'' (2001)
* ''Film/HarryPotterAndThePrisonerOfAzkaban'' (2004)
* ''Film/ChildrenOfMen'' (2006)
* ''Film/ParisJeTAime'' (2006) (one segment)
* ''Film/{{Gravity}}'' (2013)
* ''Film/{{Roma}}'' (2018)
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Alfonso Cuarón Orozco (born November 28, 1961) is a Mexican director who frequently directs mainstream fare in an artsy style, sometimes with an eye towards [[AnAesop political commentary]] and/or exploring teen {{angst}}. His most notable films include ''Film/YTuMamaTambien'', ''Film/HarryPotterAndThePrisonerOfAzkaban'', ''Film/ChildrenOfMen'' and ''{{Film/Gravity}}''.

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Alfonso Cuarón Orozco (born November 28, 1961) is a Mexican director who frequently directs mainstream fare in an artsy style, sometimes with an eye towards [[AnAesop political commentary]] and/or exploring teen {{angst}}. His most notable films include ''Film/YTuMamaTambien'', ''Film/HarryPotterAndThePrisonerOfAzkaban'', ''Film/ChildrenOfMen'' and ''{{Film/Gravity}}''.
''Film/{{Gravity}}''.



** Downplayed example: ''Film/HarryPotterAndThePrisonerOfAzkaban'' got much acclaim for Cuaron's unique nonlinear take on the plot established in the book, and is one of the ''Potter'' film series' best-reviewed and most favored installments. Despite all of this, it was the lowest-grossing movie in the series at just under $800 million. This is a definite success, but a bit disappointing considered the standard that had been set.
** Justified for Film/{{Roma}}, which made a fraction of its $15 million budget; it received only a limited release a few weeks before its release on Netflix, where most of its audience viewed it.
* CameraAbuse: Blood splatter on the lens in ''Film/ChildrenOfMen'', water on the lens in ''Film/{{Gravity}}''.
* TheFilmOfTheBook: ''A Little Princess'', ''Film/GreatExpectations'', ''Azkaban'' and ''Children Of Men''.

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** Downplayed example: ''Film/HarryPotterAndThePrisonerOfAzkaban'' got much acclaim for Cuaron's unique nonlinear take on the plot established in the book, and is one of the ''Potter'' ''[[Franchise/HarryPotter Potter]]'' film series' best-reviewed and most favored installments. Despite all of this, it was the lowest-grossing movie in the series at just under $800 million. This is a definite success, but a bit disappointing considered the standard that had been set.
** Justified for Film/{{Roma}}, ''Film/{{Roma}}'', which made a fraction of its $15 million budget; it received only a limited release a few weeks before its release on Netflix, where most of its audience viewed it.
* CameraAbuse: Blood splatter on the lens in ''Film/ChildrenOfMen'', ''Film/ChildrenOfMen''; water on the lens in ''Film/{{Gravity}}''.
* TheFilmOfTheBook: ''A Little Princess'', ''Film/ALittlePrincess'', ''Film/GreatExpectations'', ''Azkaban'' ''[[Film/HarryPotterAndThePrisonerOfAzkaban Azkaban]]'' and ''Children Of Men''.''Film/ChildrenOfMen''.



* TheOner: A signature style of his. ''Children of Men'' was widely praised for its finale in this respect and ''Gravity'' has it in its opening, as well as in several scenes throughout the rest of the film. Many of his movie, including ''Children of Men'' and ''Gravity'' are shot by highly acclaimed cinematographer and frequent collaborator, Emmanuel Lubezki, who is a master of this style.
* RoadTripPlot: ''Y Tu Mama También'' and ''Children of Men''.

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* TheOner: A signature style Part of his. ''Children of Men'' his SignatureStyle. ''Film/ChildrenOfMen'' was widely praised for its finale in this respect and ''Gravity'' ''Film/{{Gravity}}'' has it in its opening, as well as in several scenes throughout the rest of the film. Many of his movie, including ''Children of Men'' ''Film/ChildrenOfMen'' and ''Gravity'' ''Film/{{Gravity}}'' are shot by highly acclaimed cinematographer and frequent collaborator, Emmanuel Lubezki, who is a master of this style.
style. In ''Film/{{Roma}}'', he shot these himself.
* RoadTripPlot: ''Y Tu Mama También'' ''Film/YTuMamaTambien'' and ''Children of Men''.''Film/ChildrenOfMen''.
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* RoadTripPlot: ''Y Tu Mama Tambien'' and ''Children of Men''.

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* RoadTripPlot: ''Y Tu Mama Tambien'' También'' and ''Children of Men''.
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** Justified for Film/{{Roma}}, which made a fraction of its $15 million budget; it received only a limited release a few weeks before its release on Netflix, where most of its audience viewed it.
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** ''Film/HarryPotterAndThePrisonerOfAzkaban'' got much acclaim for Cuaron's unique nonlinear take on the plot established in the book, and is one of the ''Potter'' film series' best-reviewed and most favored installments. Despite all of this, it was the lowest-grossing movie in the series at just under $800 million.

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** Downplayed example: ''Film/HarryPotterAndThePrisonerOfAzkaban'' got much acclaim for Cuaron's unique nonlinear take on the plot established in the book, and is one of the ''Potter'' film series' best-reviewed and most favored installments. Despite all of this, it was the lowest-grossing movie in the series at just under $800 million. This is a definite success, but a bit disappointing considered the standard that had been set.
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* SlidingScaleOfIdealismVsCynicism: His films could rather be in the middle or more towards the idealistic end.

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** ''Film/ChildrenOfMen'', which received much praise yet fell $6 million short of recouping its budget.
** ''Film/HarryPotterAndThePrisonerOfAzkaban'' got much acclaim for Cuaron's unique nonlinear take on the plot established in the book, and is one of the ''Potter'' film series' best-reviewed and most favored installments. Despite all of this, it was the lowest-grossing movie in the series at just under $800 million.



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* JitterCamMoneyDearBoy: A significant portion of his work, according to [[http://vimeo.com/88807674 this]] interview.
** That would explain ''I Am Autism'' though.

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Alfonso Cuarón Orozco (born November 28, 1961) is a Mexican director who frequently directs mainstream fare in an artsy style, sometimes with an eye towards [[AnAesop political commentary]] and/or exploring teen {{angst}}. His most notable films include ''Film/YTuMamaTambien'', ''Film/HarryPotterAndThePrisonerOfAzkaban'', ''Film/ChildrenOfMen'' and ''{{Film/Gravity}}''. Oh, and HeAlsoDid ''[[NeverLiveItDown I Am Autism]]'', the [[MemeticMutation memetically]] {{narm}}y Autism Speaks advertisement.

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Alfonso Cuarón Orozco (born November 28, 1961) is a Mexican director who frequently directs mainstream fare in an artsy style, sometimes with an eye towards [[AnAesop political commentary]] and/or exploring teen {{angst}}. His most notable films include ''Film/YTuMamaTambien'', ''Film/HarryPotterAndThePrisonerOfAzkaban'', ''Film/ChildrenOfMen'' and ''{{Film/Gravity}}''. Oh, and HeAlsoDid ''[[NeverLiveItDown I Am Autism]]'', ''{{Film/Gravity}}''.

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the [[MemeticMutation memetically]] {{narm}}y director]] for the [[{{Narm}} infamous]] Autism Speaks advertisement.
advertisement ''I Am Autism''. [[NeverLiveItDown He likes to pretend it didn't happen]].
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Mexican director who frequently directs mainstream fare in an artsy style, sometimes with an eye towards [[AnAesop political commentary]] and/or exploring teen {{angst}}. His most notable films include ''Film/YTuMamaTambien'', ''Film/HarryPotterAndThePrisonerOfAzkaban'', ''Film/ChildrenOfMen'' and ''{{Film/Gravity}}''. Oh, and HeAlsoDid ''[[NeverLiveItDown I Am Autism]]'', the [[MemeticMutation memetically]] {{narm}}y Autism Speaks advertisement.

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Alfonso Cuarón Orozco (born November 28, 1961) is a Mexican director who frequently directs mainstream fare in an artsy style, sometimes with an eye towards [[AnAesop political commentary]] and/or exploring teen {{angst}}. His most notable films include ''Film/YTuMamaTambien'', ''Film/HarryPotterAndThePrisonerOfAzkaban'', ''Film/ChildrenOfMen'' and ''{{Film/Gravity}}''. Oh, and HeAlsoDid ''[[NeverLiveItDown I Am Autism]]'', the [[MemeticMutation memetically]] {{narm}}y Autism Speaks advertisement.
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Mexican director who frequently directs mainstream fare in an artsy style, sometimes with an eye towards [[AnAesop political commentary]] and/or exploring teen {{angst}}. His most notable films include ''Film/YTuMamaTambien'', ''Film/HarryPotterAndThePrisonerOfAzkaban'', ''Film/ChildrenOfMen'' and ''{{Film/Gravity}}''. Oh, and HeAlsoDid ''[[NeverLiveItDown I Am Autism]]'', the [[MemeticMutation memetically]] {{narm}}y, pretty [[UnfortunateImplications offensive]] Autism Speaks advertisement.

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Mexican director who frequently directs mainstream fare in an artsy style, sometimes with an eye towards [[AnAesop political commentary]] and/or exploring teen {{angst}}. His most notable films include ''Film/YTuMamaTambien'', ''Film/HarryPotterAndThePrisonerOfAzkaban'', ''Film/ChildrenOfMen'' and ''{{Film/Gravity}}''. Oh, and HeAlsoDid ''[[NeverLiveItDown I Am Autism]]'', the [[MemeticMutation memetically]] {{narm}}y, pretty [[UnfortunateImplications offensive]] {{narm}}y Autism Speaks advertisement.

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