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Fernando Vallejo

Writing

Born October 24, 1942 · Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia

Biography

Luis Fernando Vallejo Rendón is a Colombian-Mexican writer, biologist, thinker, and filmmaker. His works explore social issues from his native Colombia, such as drug trafficking and contract killing, as well as topics considered taboo in Colombian and Latin American society, including homosexuality and pedophilia, among others.

Awards & recognition

  • FIL Award · 2011
  • Rómulo Gallegos Prize · 2003

Filmography2 titles