Ángel Iguácel
- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
Ángel Iguácel is a prominent Spanish director of photography whose career spans over three decades, marked by versatility that has allowed him to work across both cinema and advertising, two fields he has mastered with skill. His career began in the early 1990s, initially focusing on documentary filmmaking, which enabled him to develop a unique sensitivity for capturing reality and conveying it through his lens.
Throughout his career, Iguácel has worked on over 2,000 advertising commercials, making him one of the most prolific names in this field in Spain. His ability to combine aesthetics with functionality in commercial projects has been key to his success. In addition to his advertising work, he has stood out in the film industry, where his visual style has been recognized for its elegance and attention to detail in every frame. Throughout his career, he has worked both in Spain and internationally, collaborating with over a hundred directors, which has enriched his style and brought diverse cinematic influences into his work.
In the film industry, Iguácel has worked on some of the most important Spanish films of recent decades. His work on Siete mesas de billar francés earned him a nomination for Best Cinematography at the Goya Awards. He also received a nomination for Best Cinematography at the Círculo de Escritores Cinematográficos Awards for his work on La noche de los girasoles. Other notable films in his career include Solo, Padre no hay más que uno, Feedback, La tribu, La vida padre, and La huella del mal.
Iguácel has also made significant contributions to television, working as cinematographer for series such as Los Farad, Las abogadas, and Dime tu nombre.
A member of the Spanish Association of Cinematographers (AEC) and the Spanish Academy of Cinema, Ángel Iguácel's work has been recognized at various festivals, where he has won several awards for his ability to create intense and emotional visual atmospheres. His talent for storytelling through light and composition has made him one of the most respected directors of photography of his generation.
With a career that continues to evolve, Ángel Iguácel remains a leading figure in Spanish cinematography, always willing to explore new forms of visual expression, whether in cinema or advertising.