J. A. Bayona
J. A. Bayona | |
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Bayona at the 2018 Tokyo premiere of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom | |
| Born | Juan Antonio García Bayona 9 May 1975 Barcelona, Spain |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Years active | 1999–present |
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.