Alejandro González Iñárritu

Amores Perros Breakthrough

Directed 'Amores perros', which premiered at Cannes and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film. This Mexican film launched him onto the international stage as a visionary director.

21 Grams Critical Acclaim

Directed '21 Grams' starring Sean Penn and Naomi Watts, earning multiple Oscar nominations. Established himself as a major Hollywood director capable of attracting A-list talent.

Babel Oscar Recognition

Directed 'Babel', earning seven Oscar nominations including Best Picture and Best Director. Won Best Director at Cannes and solidified his reputation as one of cinema's most ambitious filmmakers.

Birdman Oscar Sweep

Won Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay for 'Birdman'. The film's innovative single-take style and critical success elevated him to the top tier of contemporary directors.

The Revenant Consecutive Win

Won his second consecutive Best Director Oscar for 'The Revenant', making him only the third director in history to achieve back-to-back wins. The film grossed over $530 million worldwide, cementing his commercial and artistic credentials.

Bardo Mixed Reception

Released 'Bardo' on Netflix to polarized reviews, his first film not to achieve widespread critical acclaim. While still respected as an auteur, the lukewarm response showed his commercial peak may have passed.

Elite Auteur Status

Remains one of the most respected filmmakers in world cinema with five Academy Awards. While he works less frequently and is selective about projects, his influence on contemporary cinema is undeniable and he's still considered among the elite directors of his generation.