Manuel de Coco (Directing)

Manuel de Coco was born in Athens, Greece on the 24th of December, 1975. He is a film director and writer, best known for his poetic and transcendental style. He is also renowned for travelling to extreme places to explore humanity's relationship with spirituality. Through his films one feels the harmony and divine essence of the earth, with a clear look at humanity that reveals a world in crisis. He frequently uses very profound narratives, with an existential voice over, non-professional actors and unconventional techniques to create a dreamlike and hypnotic effect. His films are visually arresting and immersive offering a different perspective on the art of cinema which elevates his work from a film to an experience. His directorial debut, the cult feature film "Unknown Land" (2012), was filmed in Israel and in Yemen (Socotra Island) during the period of “Arab Spring” at the monsoon season, with a...Read More