Alberto Durant Bio: Net Worth, Age, Height, Parents, Children, Wife, Films, Ethnicity, Wikipedia

Alberto “Chicho” Durant is a Peruvian film director and screenwriter whose socially committed work has become a cornerstone of contemporary Peruvian cinema.

Known for blending political urgency with intimate human stories, he has directed some of the country’s most impactful post-1990 films, including the cult classic Alias “La Gringa” (1991) and the acclaimed drama Courage (1998).

His films often explore themes of justice, identity, and resilience in the face of violence and corruption, earning him consistent recognition at festivals across Latin America and Europe.

Profile

• Full Name: Alberto Durant
• Stage Name: Alberto “Chicho” Durant
• Born: January 23, 1951
• Age: 75 years old
• Birthplace: Lima, Peru
• Nationality: Peruvian
• Occupation: Film Director, Screenwriter
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. Durant, and Mrs. Durant
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Private
• Net Worth: $1 million

Early Life and Education

Alberto Durant was born on January 23, 1951, in Lima, Peru, to parents referred to as Mr. Durant, and Mrs. Durant.

He grew up in a middle-class family, though details about his siblings are not publicly known.

Durant studied communications at the University of Lima and later trained in film direction through workshops at the Film Institute of Peru and international programs in Cuba and Europe during the 1970s and early 1980s.

He is of Peruvian roots, though his religion is not publicly known.

Career

Alberto Durant began his career directing short films and documentaries in the late 1970s, collaborating with the influential Grupo Chaski collective on socially engaged projects that reached audiences beyond traditional theaters.

His feature debut came with Los perros hambrientos (1983), a bold adaptation of a Mario Vargas Llosa story that announced his talent for literary translation to screen.

However, it was Alias “La Gringa” (1991), co-directed with Diego Vicente, that brought him widespread recognition: the true-inspired tale of a charismatic prison escapee became a box-office hit and a cultural phenomenon in Peru, celebrated for its blend of action and social critique.

Durant followed with Doble juego (1992), a thriller about corruption in high places, and Courage (1998), which examined the psychological toll of political violence on a middle-class family and earned praise at festivals including Montreal and Havana.

His 2000 adaptation of Sin compasión, from Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment set in contemporary Lima, further demonstrated his ability to transplant universal stories into Peruvian reality.

In later years he returned to documentaries with El crimen de O’Hara (2007) and continued teaching and mentoring younger filmmakers through workshops at universities and cultural centers.

Alberto Durant maintains an active role in preserving and promoting Peruvian cinema, serving on festival juries and advising national film policy.

Though he releases projects sparingly, each new work is anticipated for its unflinching honesty and narrative rigor.

His filmography stands as a chronicle of Peru’s recent history seen through the lens of individual struggle, ensuring his enduring influence on generations of local directors who value substance alongside craft.

Social Media

Alberto Durant does not have active personal social-media accounts.

Personal Life

Alberto Durant keeps his private life far from public view.

He has never disclosed details about a spouse, children, or long-term partners, preferring to let his films speak for him.

Filmography

• Los perros hambrientos (1983)
• Alias “La Gringa” (1991)
• Doble juego (1992)
• Courage (1998)
• Sin compasión (2000)
• El crimen de O’Hara (2007)

Net Worth

Alberto Durant has an estimated net worth of $1 million. He accumulated his wealth through decades of directing feature films and documentaries, national and international festival prizes, teaching engagements, and occasional production consulting.