Carlos López del Rey (born 1980), known professionally as Carlos Vermut, is a Spanish filmmaker. Born in Madrid, he worked as illustrator, comic book artist and storyboard designer prior to filmmaking. Following his involvement in the animated television series Jelly Jamm, he made his feature film debut with Diamond Flash. His sophomore feature Magical Girl (2014) earned critical acclaim. He has since directed and written Quién te cantará (2018) and Manticore (2022), as well as penned the script of The Grandmother (2021).
Sexual abuse allegations In January and February 2024, El País published allegations by six women accusing Vermut of sexual abuse from 2012 to 2024. In September 2024, Vermut issued a statement through his legal representative denying ever engaging in non-consensual sexual practice, emphasising that no official investigation had been conducted against him to date, and stating that he was not made aware of the details of the allegations when El País contacted him, and that it misrepresented his response as though he was. The statement indicated that Vermut and his lawyer were deliberating legal action against El País. In December 2025, Vermut announced that he had filed with the judiciary a complaint against El País and the journalists who wrote the 2024 articles.
Works Feature films Year Title Director Writer Notes 2011 Diamond Flash Also cinematographer and editor 2014 Magical Girl 2018 Quién te cantará 2021 The Grandmother (La abuela) 2022 Mantícora (Manticore) 2023 La imatge permanent (The Permanent Picture) Writing collaboration Mañana serás mi muerte
Accolades
Year Award Category Nominated work Result 2014 62nd San Sebastián International Film Festival Golden Shell (Best Film) Magical Girl Silver Shell (Best Director) 2015 2nd Feroz Awards Best Director Best Screenplay 29th Goya Awards Best Director Best Original Screenplay 2019 6th Feroz Awards Best Director Quién te cantará Best Screenplay Best Film Poster 2023 Best Film Poster Manticore Best Director Best Original Screenplay
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