Born in Palma de Mallorca, this Spanish filmmaker initially pursued a career in journalism and film criticism before transitioning to directing. He gained recognition with his debut feature, "Heart of the Warrior" (2000), and later achieved critical and commercial success with "Cell 211" (2009), which won multiple Goya Awards. Known for his dynamic storytelling and genre-blending style, he has continued to captivate audiences with films like "The Kovak Box" and "The Realm."