Directing
Heinz Kobernik
Place of birth
West Berlin, West Germany
Known for
Directing
Credits
2 titles
Heinz is a German-Salvadoran film director based in L.A ☆ A globetrotting storyteller, his eclectic approach to filmmaking is deeply influenced by his multicultural upbringing and diverse cultural experiences. Born in Berlin to a German father and a Salvadoran mother, Heinz's life has been shaped by time spent across Europe, the U.S., and Latin America. Drawing inspiration from punk music, classic cinema, and the creative communities around him, Heinz crafts films that celebrate the intersection of cultures and the richness of diversity. His stories often spotlight unique characters and the connections that transcend boundaries. Before pursuing film, Heinz found his first creative outlet …
Known for
Behind the camera
NRFor Lourdes, a writer of the Salvadoran diaspora, returning to her native country means having to face complex emotions around a misogynistic environment that triggers her anxiety. Once there, she is forced to confront a lingering marriage crisis and reevaluate the meaning of freedom. “October Winds” is a modern fable about returning home and feeling out of place.
October Winds
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NRFor Lourdes, a writer of the Salvadoran diaspora, returning to her native country means having to face complex emotions around a misogynistic environment that triggers her anxiety. Once there, she is forced to confront a lingering marriage crisis and reevaluate the meaning of freedom. “October Winds” is a modern fable about returning home and feeling out of place.
October Winds
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