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BirthplaceCaracas, Venezuela
Malena Roncayolo
Production
Biography
Malena Roncayolo is a Venezuelan filmmaker, writer, and producer known for her work in both fiction and documentary cinema. Her films often explore themes of identity, memory, migration, and women’s experiences. She directed the acclaimed feature Pacto de Sangre (1987) and documentaries such as De navíos, ron y chocolate and produced Bleeding Gold (2022), addressing historical and environmental issues in Latin America. Educated in France and the United States, Roncayolo has built a career bridging art and social reflection, and has frequently collaborated with her husband, filmmaker Thaelman Urgelles.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Malena Roncayolo
Filmography
Production & Directing (8)
2022
Bleeding GoldProducer
2013
Los pájaros se van con la muerteExecutive Producer
4.0
2012
De Navíos, Ron y ChocolateDirector
2012
2002
Hounded on a Carnival MondayDirector
4.7
1992
Los Platos del DiabloProducer
7.0
1987
Pacto de sangreDirector
10.0
1987
Pacto de sangreProducer
10.0