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Carlos Saura
Carlos Saura Atarés was a Spanish film director, photographer and writer. With Luis Buñuel and Pedro Almodóvar, he is considered to be among Spain's great filmmakers. He had a long and prolific career that spanned over half a century, and his films won many international awards.
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Born 4 January 1932 · Died 10 February 2023 · Q295855
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2026· 3 entries
heraldo.es: Invitados vip del cohete de Huesca: del primer chupinazo de Mar Vaquero y María Navarro a los recuerdos de la hija de Carlos Saura
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Yahoo: The Real Carlos Saura, Unveiled in ‘The Kid in the Photo,’ Brought to Market by Latido (EXCLUSIVE)
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2023· 8 entries
Awarded Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise (2023).
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Yahoo Noticias en Español: Carlos Saura, the filmmaker who took Spanish identity all over the planet
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Washington Post: Carlos Saura, Spanish filmmaker who drew global acclaim, dies at 91
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International Business Times: Acclaimed Spanish Director Carlos Saura Dead At 91
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Reuters: Carlos Saura, who led Spanish art cinema's revival, dead at 91
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WSLS 10: Spanish filmmaker Carlos Saura dies at 91
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IndieWire: Legendary Spanish Director Carlos Saura Dead at 91
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Died 2023-02-10.
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2016· 1 entry
Awarded Alcalá City Awards (2016).
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2014· 1 entry
Awarded honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense (2014).
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2013· 1 entry
Was given a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 18th International Film Festival of Kerala
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2012· 1 entry
Awarded Annual award ACFK presented by Association of Czech Film Clubs (2012).
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2008· 1 entry
Carlos Saura was honoured with a Global Life Time Achievement Award at the 10th Mumbai International Film Festival, organized by the Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image
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2004· 2 entries
Awarded European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award (2004).
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Awarded honorary doctor of the University of Toulouse-II (2004).
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2003· 1 entry
Awarded honorary doctorate of University of Burgundy (2003).
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2000· 1 entry
Awarded Premio Aragón (2000).
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1995· 1 entry
Awarded honorary doctorate from University of Lyon-II (1995).
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1993· 1 entry
Awarded honorary doctor of the University of Zaragoza (1993).
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1992· 1 entry
Won Medalla de Oro (1992).
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1991· 1 entry
Awarded Goya Award for Best Director for ¡Ay, Carmela! (1991).
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1990· 1 entry
Received the Goya Award for the best director and best script for ¡Ay, Carmela
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1985· 1 entry
Awarded BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English Language for Carmen (1985).
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1982· 1 entry
Married Mercedes Pérez, with whom he had three sons, Manuel, Adrián, and Diego
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1981· 2 entries
Won Golden Bear for Deprisa, Deprisa (1981).
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At the 31st Berlin International Film Festival for his film Deprisa, Deprisa
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1976· 1 entry
Awarded Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix for Cría Cuervos (1976).
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1974· 1 entry
Awarded Jury Prize for La prima Angélica (1974).
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1970· 1 entry
– Won: CEC Award; Best Director – La madriguera
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1968· 1 entry
Earned Silver Bear for Best Director for Peppermint Frappé (1968).
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1967· 1 entry
His film Peppermint Frappé received the Silver Bear for Best Director at the 18th Berlin International Film Festival
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1966· 2 entries
Earned Silver Bear for Best Director for La caza (1966).
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Was thrust into the international spotlight when his film The Hunt won the Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival
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1962· 1 entry
His film Los Golfos was recognized for its strong sociological impact in helping Spanish youth by tackling the issue of juvenile delinquency in Madrid's poorest districts
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1932· 1 entry
Born 1932-01-04.
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