Albert Serra was born in Banyoles in 1975. He graduated with a degree in Hispanic Literature and Comparative Literature, from the University of Barcelona, where he also studied Art History. In 2004 he writes, directs and produces Honor de Cavalleria, a free adaptation of Don Quixote, selected at the 38th Quinzaine des Réalisateurs, 2006. The film has been awarded in many international festivals.