Luis Buñuel
22 February 1900 – 29 July 1983
Luis Buñuel was a Spanish-Mexican filmmaker who worked in France, Mexico, and Spain and is regarded as one of the most important directors in cinema history. A leading figure of surrealist cinema, his films include Un Chien Andalou, Los Olvidados, Belle de Jour, and The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie.
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Life events
Buñuel was born in the Aragon region of Spain into a wealthy family.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe befriended Federico García Lorca and Salvador Dalí at the Residencia de Estudiantes.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHis surrealist short film, co-written with Salvador Dalí, became a landmark of avant-garde cinema.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgAfter years in the United States, Buñuel settled in Mexico and became a Mexican citizen.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHis drama about Mexico City slum youth won him the Best Director prize at Cannes.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe film won the Palme d'Or at Cannes but was condemned by the Vatican and banned in Spain.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgStarring Catherine Deneuve, the film won the Golden Lion at Venice.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe satirical film won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgBuñuel died of complications from diabetes and liver disease at age 83.
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