Biography
Luis Buñuel Portolés was a Spanish and Mexican filmmaker who worked in France, Mexico, and Spain. He has been widely considered by many film critics, historians, and directors to be one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers of all time. Buñuel's works are known for their avant-garde surrealism which was also infused with political commentary.
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Awards & recognition
- Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic · 1983
- honorary doctor of the University of Zaragoza · 1983
- Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts · 1981
- honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense · 1981
- National Prize — Arts and Sciences · 1977
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- BAFTA Award — Best Screenplay · 1974
- Grand Jury Prize of the Venice Film Festival · 1965
- Cannes Best Director Award · 1951
- Golden Ariel
- Golden Lion
- Palme d'Or
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1978 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1973 · nominated
Filmography23 titles
The Young and the Damned
The Exterminating Angel
Viridiana
El
Simon of the Desert
The Phantom of Liberty
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie
Johnny Got His Gun
That Obscure Object of Desire
Un chien andalou
Belle de Jour
The Criminal Life of Archibaldo de la Cruz
Tristana
The Milky Way
Diary of a Chambermaid
The Fall of the House of Usher
Jeanne Moreau: Free Spirit
The Brute
The Young One
L'Age d'Or
Death in the Garden
Robinson Crusoe
Siren of the Tropics