Fernando Aramburu

Fernando Aramburu was born in San Sebastián in 1959. He graduated in Spanish Philology from the University of Zaragoza in 1985 and currently resides in Lippstadt, Germany, where he works as a Spanish language teacher. Having already earned the title of one of the brightest storytellers of his generation, Aramburu is the author of many well-known and award-winning novels and short stories. As one of the most significant Spanish prose writers, he has been honored with various awards, including the Tusquets Prize for his novel "Anos Lentos" (2012), the Biblioteca Breve Prize in 2014 for "Avidas Pretensiones," as well as the Royal Spanish Academy Award, the Mario Vargas Llosa Prize, and the Dulce Chacon Prize for his short story collection "Los peces de la amargura" (2006). "Patria," released in 2016, is already considered one of the most important Spanish-language books of our time. In 2007, the novel "The Trumpeter" was successfully adapted into a film titled "Bajo las estrellas" ("Under the Stars"). The film, directed by Felix Viscarret and produced by Fernando Trueba, starred Alberto San Juan, Emma Suarez, and Julian Villagran, and won several awards at the Malaga Film Festival, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Actor (Alberto San Juan).