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Juan Bardem
Juan Antonio Bardem Muñoz (2 June 1922 – 30 October 2002) was a Spanish film director and screen writer, born in Madrid. He was a member of the Communist Party. Bardem was best known for ''Muerte de un ciclista'' (1955) which won the FIPRESCI Prize at the 1955 Cannes Film Festival, and '' El puente'' (1977) which won the Golden Prize at the 10th Moscow International Film Festival. His 1979 film ''Seven Days in January'' won the Golden Prize at the 11th Moscow International Film Festival. In 1981 he was a member of the jury at the 12th Moscow International Film Festival. In 1993 he was a member of the jury at the 43rd Berlin International Film Festival. In 1953 he and Luis García Berlanga founded a film magazine, '' Objetivo'', which existed until 1956. Bardem is the father of director Miguel Bardem and uncle of actor Javier Bardem. Bardem died in Madrid in 2002, at age 80. Filmography Director *'' Esa pareja feliz'' (1951, co-directed with Luis García Berlanga) *''Cómic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madrid
Madrid ( , ) is the capital and most populous city of Spain. The city has almost 3.4 million inhabitants and a metropolitan area population of approximately 6.7 million. It is the second-largest city in the European Union (EU), and its monocentric metropolitan area is the third-largest in the EU.United Nations Department of Economic and Social AffairWorld Urbanization Prospects (2007 revision), (United Nations, 2008), Table A.12. Data for 2007. The municipality covers geographical area. Madrid lies on the River Manzanares in the central part of the Iberian Peninsula. Capital city of both Spain (almost without interruption since 1561) and the surrounding autonomous community of Madrid (since 1983), it is also the political, economic and cultural centre of the country. The city is situated on an elevated plain about from the closest seaside location. The climate of Madrid features hot summers and cool winters. The Madrid urban agglomeration has the second-large ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luis García Berlanga
Luis García-Berlanga Martí (12 June 1921 – 13 November 2010) was a Spain , Spanish film director and screenwriter. Acclaimed as a pioneer of modern Spanish cinema, his films are marked by social satire and acerbic critiques of Spanish culture under the Francoist Spain, Francoist dictatorship. Life and career When he was young, Berlanga decided to study law and then philosophy, but in 1947 he decided to enter the Institute of Cinematographic Investigations and Experiences (Instituto de Investigaciones y Experiencias Cinematográficas) in Madrid. In his youth he enrolled in the Blue Division in the Eastern Front (World War II), Eastern Front of World War II to avoid his father's execution as a Republican politician. His debut as a film director in 1951 was with the film ''That Happy Couple'' in which he worked with Juan Antonio Bardem. With Bardem, he is considered to be one of Cinema of Spain, Spanish film renovators after the Spanish Civil War. Among his films are several con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
El último Día De La Guerra
EL, El or el may refer to: Religion * El (deity), a Semitic word for "God" People * EL (rapper) (born 1983), stage name of Elorm Adablah, a Ghanaian rapper and sound engineer * El DeBarge, music artist * El Franco Lee (1949–2016), American politician * Ephrat Livni (born 1972), American street artist Arts, entertainment, and media Fictional entities * El, a character from the manga series ''Shugo Chara!'' by Peach-Pit * El, short for Eleven, a fictional character in the TV series ''Stranger Things'' * El, family name of Kal-El (Superman) and his father Jor-El in ''Superman'' *E.L. Faldt, character in the road comedy film ''Road Trip'' Literature * ''Él'', 1926 autobiographical novel by Mercedes Pinto * ''Él'' (visual novel), a 2000 Japanese adult visual novel Music * Él Records, an independent record label from the UK founded by Mike Alway * ''Él'' (Lucero album), a 1982 album by Lucero * "Él", Spanish song by Rubén Blades from ''Caminando'' (album) * "Él" (Luc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Uninhibited
''The Uninhibited'' ( es, Los pianos mecánicos) is a 1965 Spanish film directed by Juan Antonio Bardem, and starring Melina Mercouri, James Mason, and Hardy Kruger. It was entered into the 1965 Cannes Film Festival. Plot A young man from Paris moves to a small Spanish village, to stay at a friend's house. He soon becomes involved in a love triangle with his friend and a local woman. Cast * Melina Mercouri - Jenny * Hardy Krüger - Vincent * James Mason - Pascal Regnier * Didier Haudepin - Daniel Regnier * Renaud Verley - Serge * Sophie Darès - Nadine (as Martine Ziguel) * Keiko Kishi - Nora * Maurice Teynac - Reginald * Karin Mossberg - Orange the Mistress * José María Mompín - Tom * Luis Induni - Bryant References External links * 1965 films French drama films Italian drama films 1960s Spanish-language films English-language French films English-language Italian films English-language Spanish films 1960s English-language films 1965 drama films Films scored by Geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nunca Pasa Nada
''Nunca pasa nada'' or ''Nothing Ever Happens'' is a 1963 Spanish-French drama film directed by Juan Antonio Bardem. Starring a mixed cast of French and Spanish actors it was shot both in Spanish and French. It was a commercial flop at the time of its release. The film was entered into the Venice Film Festival. Julia Gutiérrez Caba was named Best Actress in Spain by the Cinema Writers Circle, and received the ''Fotogramas de Plata'' prize. ''Nunca pasa nada'' depicts an environment and characters similar to the ones appearing in Bardem's great success, ''Calle Mayor'' (''Main Street''), to the point that some critics nicknamed it disdainfully ''Calle Menor'' (''Minor Street''). However, current evaluation of Bardem's works consider ''Nunca pasa nada'' a very appreciable film. Plot A French variety company travels across Spain, coming back to France. Their bus stops when damaged in a small town in Castile, called Medina del Zarzal. The vedette star (showgirl) Jacqueline (Corinn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Innocents (1963 Film)
''The Innocents'' ( es, Los inocentes) is a 1963 Argentine-Spanish drama film written and directed by Juan Antonio Bardem. It was entered into the 13th Berlin International Film Festival. The film was shot in the Argentinian city of Mar del Plata, and tells the love story of a young, innocent woman, Elena Ezzquelia, and an older, brokenhearted man, Guido Santroti. Young Elena comes from a rich family, who immediately refused to her having a relationship with Guido, who was just a middle-class man, according to them. Cast * Alfredo Alcón as Guido Santrori * Paloma Valdés as Elena Ezzquellia * Enrique Fava as Ignazio Fuentes * Zelmar Gueñol as Leiva Fuentes * Lía Casanova as Natalia Ezzquellia * Eduardo Muñoz Eduardo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the male given name Edward. Another version is Duarte. It may refer to: Association football * Eduardo Bonvallet, Chilean football player and sports commentator * Eduardo Carvalho, Portuguese footbal ... as Dionisio Ezz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
At Five O'Clock In The Afternoon
''At Five O'Clock in the Afternoon'' ( es, A las cinco de la tarde, also released as ''At Five in the Afternoon'') is a 1961 Spanish drama film directed by Juan Antonio Bardem and starring Rafael Alcántara. The film was selected as the Spanish entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 33rd Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences According to MGM records, the film made a profit of $46,000.. Cast * Rafael Alcántara as Acompañante * Ramsay Ames as Americana * Manuel Arbó as Camarero viejo * Matilde Artero as Encargada de servicios * Joaquín Bergía as Policía * José Calvo as Amigo * Germán Cobos as José Álvarez * Faustino Cornejo as Amigo * Rafael Cortés as Aficionado * Enrique Diosdado as Manuel Marcos (as Enrique A. Diosdado) * Núria Espert as Gabriela See also * List of submissions to the 33rd Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film * List of Spanish submissions for the A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonatas (film)
''Sonatas'' is a 1959 Mexican-Spanish historical drama film directed by Juan Antonio Bardem and starring María Félix, Francisco Rabal and Aurora Bautista.Baugh p.81 It premiered at the Venice Film Festival. It is based on novels written by the Spanish author Ramón del Valle-Inclán. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Francisco Canet and Gunther Gerszo. Some location shooting took place in Galicia as well as various locations around Mexico. The film was shot in Eastmancolor. Cast * María Félix as La Niña Chole * Francisco Rabal as Marqués Javier de Bradomín * Aurora Bautista as Concha * Fernando Rey as Capitán Casares * Carlos Rivas as Juan Guzmán * Ignacio López Tarso as Jefe de guerrilleros * Carlos Casaravilla as Conde de Brandeso * David Reynoso as Teniente Elizondo * Nela Conjiu as Joven loca * Manuel Alexandre as Teniente Andrade * Ada Carrasco as Nana * José Torvay as Segundo sargento * Matilde Muñoz Sampedro as Candelaria * Rafa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vengeance (1958 Film)
''Vengeance'' ( es, La venganza) is a 1958 Spanish drama film directed by Juan Antonio Bardem. It was co-produced with Italy, starring Italian Raf Vallone. Francisco Rabal narrates the film. It was shown at the 1958 Cannes Film Festival but not released in Spain until the following year. The film had serious troubles with Spanish censorship. Bardem even went to prison and it was an international scandal. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Plot Juan (Jorge Mistral) returns to town after being locked up for ten years for a crime he did not commit. Together with his sister Andrea (Carmen Sevilla) they decide to take revenge on who they believe is to blame for the family's ills: Luis "el Torcido" (Raf Vallone). To do this, the two brothers will join a gang of reapers looking for work in the fields of Castilla and whose boss is their rival. Cast * Carmen Sevilla as Andrea Díaz * Raf Vallone as Luis 'El Torcido' * Jorge Mistral as Juan Díaz * José ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calle Mayor
''Main Street'' ( es, Calle Mayor) is a 1956 Spanish drama film directed by Juan Antonio Bardem starring Betsy Blair and José Suárez. It is based on a Carlos Arniches play titled '' La señorita de Trévelez''. Shooting locations were Palencia, Cuenca and Logroño. The film won the FIPRESCI Award at the Venice Film Festival. Plot Isabel is a good-natured and sensible unmarried woman who lives in a small town with her widowed mother. At the age of 35, she is losing all hope of getting married and having children. A group of bored middle-aged friends decides to play a trick on Isabel: Juan, the youngest and most handsome of them, will pretend to fall in love with her. As Isabel lives the courtship, full of hope and joy, Juan realizes too late the cruelty of the situation, but, pushed by his buddies, doesn't dare tell Isabel the truth. When the day of the gala dance at the town's club comes, Isabel is still living her dream of love. She expects her engagement to be publicly an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comedians (1954 Film)
''Comedians'' ( es, Cómicos) is a 1954 Spanish drama film directed by Juan Antonio Bardem. It was coproduced with Argentina but it is a Spanish film about Spaniards actors on stage. Bardem confessed to being inspired by ''All About Eve''. The film was entered into the 1954 Cannes Film Festival. Bardem remade ''Cómicos'' as a musical in 1971, ''Variety'' starring Sara Montiel. Plot Ana Ruiz (Elisa Christian Galvé) is a young and ambitious actress who has so far only had the opportunity to play secondary roles. But she finally gets her big chance to take on a leading role. The only condition set by businessman Carlos Márquez (Carlos Casaravilla) is that Ana becomes his lover. But she is in love with Miguel (Fernando Rey). Cast * Elisa Galvé - Ana Ruiz (as Christian Galvé) * Fernando Rey - Miguel * Emma Penella - Marga * Rosario García Ortega - Doña carmen * Mariano Asquerino - Don Antonio * Carlos Casaravilla - Carlos * Rafael Alonso - Ernesto Blasco * Manuel Arbó - Raf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
