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- Carmen Arrufat was born on 11 October 2002 in Castellón de la Plana, Castellón, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. She is an actress, known for The Innocence (2019), Todos mienten (2022) and HIT (2020).
- Writer
- Director
- Actor
Berlanga commenced his studies in Valencia in1928, although in 1929 his family sent him and his brother Fernando (due to a lung disease) to the Beau-soleil hospital school in Switzerland. In 1930, he returned to the San José School in Valencia where he stayed until 1931, the year in which the Jesuits were expelled from Spain. In 1936, while he was studying at the Academia Cabanilles, the Spanish Civil War began, and he saw active service in the riflemen's 40th Division. After the war Franco's dictatorship imprisoned his father, then a member of the Spanish Parliament for the 'Frente Popular' (Popular Front). In an attempt to improve his father's situation in jail, he joined the División Azul (Blue Division) in 1941, and fought in Russia at the Novgorod front, returning to Spain in 1942.
Towards 1943 he began to take an interest in poetry and cinema, and started to write a screenplay entitled 'Cajón de perro', together with his first cinematographic reviews. In 1947 he entered the 'Instituto de Investigaciones y Experiencias Cinematográficas' (IIEC) (Institute of Cinematographic Research and Experiences). During his second year at the institute, he filmed a short entitled 'Paseo por una guerra antigua', {which he finished with the help of Juan Antonio Bardem, Florentino Soria and Agustín Navarro}. In 1951, he directed (together with Bardem) the film Esa pareja feliz (1953), starring Fernando Fernán Gómez and Elvira Quintillá.
After being expelled from the Falange, Berlanga started to adopt an individualistic and libertarian position, far removed from politics and considered fairly permissive. However, his open and conciliatory nature kept him out of trouble during the post-war period. Sadly his father died six months after being released from prison.
Berlanga and Bardem continued to collaborate on Welcome Mr. Marshall! (1953); this film received an International Award and a Special Mention Award at the Cannes Festival. It was also shown at the Venice Festival, where the president of the Jury, Edward G. Robinson, expressed his indignation at what he interpreted as an anti-American film.
Berlanga's conceptual and political audacity, so evident in Welcome Mr. Marshall! (1953) continued in his other films during the 50s, which tended not to be very well received by the censor. In fact, his film Los jueves, milagro (1957), was modified by the censors and was delayed for several years before its eventual release.
In 1955 he participated in the 'Conversaciones de Salamanca' (Salamanca's Discussions) where the future of Spanish cinema was debated. In 1956 he filmed Calabuch (1956), and in 1958 began lecturing at the IIEC. His subsequent film Se vende un tranvía (1959) was his first professional liaison with Rafael Azcona. Their next joint venture was Placido (1961), which received an Oscar nomination in 1963. That same year, Berlanga made of his best films: The Executioner (1963); however, his cruel portrait of Spanish society didn't please the pro-Franco authorities, although the film was well-received at the Venice Festival. In 1973 he went to Paris to begin filming _Grandeur nature (1973)_, another polemic film, focussing this time on the fetishism of a man who falls in love with a doll.
Several years later, after Franco's death, he filmed a trilogy comprising La escopeta nacional (1978), Patrimonio nacional (1981) and Nacional III (1982), where he clarified the disorders evident in the Spanish upper middle-class upon being confronted with a new political status quo. Following the same theme he filmed La vaquilla (1985), set in the Spanish Civil War and also beset by difficulties with the censors.
The quality of his cinematography and independence of criteria was welcomed during the years following the end of the dictatorship. In 1978 he was made president of the 'Filmoteca Nacional' (National Archive), in 1980 he won the 'Premio Nacional de Cinematografía' (National Cinematography Award), in 1982 he received the 'Medalla de Oro a las Bellas Artes' (Gold Medal to Arts), in 1986 he won the 'Premio Príncipe de Asturias de las Artes' (Príncipe de Asturias Arts' Award), in 1988 he was named member of the 'Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando' (San Fernando's Art's Real Academy), and in 1997 he was awarded the Doctor Honoris Causa title by the 'Universidad Politécnica de Valencia' (Valencia's Politechnical University). In addition he was made president of the 'Asociación de Titulados en Cinematografía' (Graduates in Cinematography's Association) and he was the first president of the Academia de las Artes y Ciencias Cinematográficas de España (Spanish Academy of Arts and Cinematographic Sciences).
In 1994, his film Todos a la cárcel (1993) won three Goya Awards for Best Film, Best Director and Best Sound. In 2002, the 'Asociación de Directores de Cine' (Cinema Directors' Association) gave him an honorary award.- Actor
- Additional Crew
Gabriel Andreu was born on 29 January 1973 in Castellón de la Plana, Castellón, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. He is an actor, known for Assassin's Creed (2016), The Night Manager (2016) and Pan (2015).- Actor
- Soundtrack
Pedrito Rico was born on 7 September 1932 in Elda, Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. He was an actor, known for Feria en Sevilla (1962), Vestida de novia (1967) and El ángel de España (1957). He died on 21 June 1988 in Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Antonio Prieto was an award-winning stage actor who also appeared in many Spanish and European films in character roles. He is best remembered as Don Miguel Benito Rojo in Sergio Leone's classic spaghetti western "A fistful of dollars" (1964) He was born Antonio Prieto Puerto on February 2, 1905 in the municipality of Aspe, Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. His beginnings as a professional actor are obscure but there are records indicating that by 1926 he was established enough to play a major role in Jose Zorilla's Don Juan Tenorio at the Principal Theater in Alicante receiving great reviews for his performance. In 1928 he became a contract player for the Teresa Barrachina theater ensemble starring successfully in all dramas and comedies in the group's repertoire including " The Lady of the Camellias" by Alexander Dumas Jr. and "Marianela" by Benito Pérez Galdós. Soon Prieto became co-owner of the company with Miss Barrachina and together played in countless stage productions through the 1930s and early 1940s. By 1943 the partnership had been dissolved and he started an even more successful career in other theater companies with national standing. Among the plays in which he acted in the 1940s and 1950s were Robert Anderson's "Tea and Sympathy", Lillian Hellmann's "The Little Foxes" and Anton Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya", a testimonial of his versatility. In 1954 he was lulled by the film industry and proved that he was as effective in movies as in the theater. He never stopped acting on stage but combined it with spaced out appearances on the big screen. Mr. Prieto died quietly of heart failure in Madrid, Spain, at age 60, on April 2, 1965.- Actress
- Director
- Writer
Saida Benzal was born in Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. She is known for Fishbone (2018), Hoissuru (2017) and Letters to Paul Morrissey (2018).- Actor
- Additional Crew
José Sancho was born on 11 November 1944 in Manises, Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. He was an actor, known for Live Flesh (1997), Talk to Her (2002) and Curro Jiménez (1976). He was married to Reyes Monforte and María Jiménez. He died on 3 March 2013 in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain.- Antonio Hortelano was born on 16 September 1975 in Valencia, Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. He is an actor, known for Cosa de brujas (2003), Compañeros (1998) and Más de mil cámaras velan por tu seguridad (2003).
- Actor
- Additional Crew
- Writer
Antonio Gades was born on 14 November 1936 in Elda, Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. He was an actor and writer, known for Carmen (1983), Blood Wedding (1981) and Los Tarantos (1963). He was married to Eugenia Eiriz, Daniela Frey, Marisol, Pilar Sanclemente and Marujita Díaz. He died on 20 July 2004 in Madrid, Madrid, Spain.- Patricia Montero was born on 15 July 1988 in Valencia, Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. She is an actress, known for Yo soy Bea (2006), Los lobos de Washington (1999) and El don de Alba (2012).
- Guillermo Montesinos was born on 10 January 1948 in Castellón de la Plana, Castellón, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. He is an actor, known for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988), Blood and Sand (1989) and La corte de Faraón (1985).
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Alba Rico was born on 26 February 1989 in Elda, Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. She is an actress, known for Violetta (2012), El tamaño si importa (2018) and El último baile (2024).- Costume Designer
- Costume and Wardrobe Department
- Actress
Cristina Rodríguez was born on 5 May 1969 in Benidorm, Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. She is a costume designer and actress, known for Live Twice, Love Once (2019), My Heart Goes Boom! (2020) and No culpes al karma de lo que te pasa por gilipollas (2016).- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Luis Miguel Seguí was born on 4 October 1972 in Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. He is an actor and writer, known for V.O. (2005), You Never Know (2018) and Tú eliges (2009).- Actress
- Additional Crew
- Producer
Anita del Rey was born on 6 April 1985 in Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. She is an actress and producer, known for Fuera de foco (2015), The Time in Between (2013) and Executive (2015).- Elisa Ramírez was born on 2 December 1943 in Alzira, Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. She is an actress, known for The Three Musketeers (1970), La revoltosa (1969) and La Celestina (1969).
- Writer
- Director
- Production Manager
Luis Lucia was born on 24 May 1914 in Valencia, Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. He was a writer and director, known for Zampo y yo (1966), El príncipe encadenado (1960) and Jeromín (1953). He died on 15 March 1984 in Madrid, Spain.- Director
- Producer
- Writer
Director, writer and producer of several short films ("Casa", "Alexis", "La Cruz", "La Madre") awarded at international film festivals like Sitges (Spain), Clermont-Ferrand (France) or Bifan (South Korea). His first feature film, "Visitante (Visitor)", distributed by Filmax, has been released in the official competition of Sitges IFFF 2021.
Specialist in genre films and music videos for artists like Abraham Mateo, Edurne, Lali, Elefantes or Robe (Extremoduro). His music videos have won Best Prize at VEVO AWARDS (2015), and awarded at several international festivals. Since 2005 he works in advertising and TV Series with clients such as Telecinco, À Punt Mèdia, Antena 3, Canal + France, Sony Music, Warner or BMG.- Actor
- Writer
Jaime Linares was born in 1968 in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. He is an actor and writer, known for Inocente (2017), L'Alqueria Blanca (2007) and 9 meses (2010).- Music Department
- Actress
- Composer
Bebe was born on 9 May 1978 in Valencia, Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. She is an actress and composer, known for La educación de las hadas (2006), Swindled (2004) and Bebe: Malo (2004).- Location Management
- Director
- Camera and Electrical Department
Marcos Chanca was born on 3 October 1982 in Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. Marcos is a director, known for Los besos que perdí (2022), Everybody Knows (2018) and Terminator: Dark Fate (2019).- Neus Agulló was born on 5 November 1944 in Alcoy, Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. She is an actress, known for Land and Freedom (1995), Insurrección (2024) and Sound of the Sea (2001).
- Lola Cardona was born on 27 June 1936 in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. She was an actress, known for Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1989), Novela (1963) and El Sur (1983). She died on 30 January 2006 in Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain.
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Director
- Casting Director
Miguel Albaladejo was born on 20 August 1966 in Pilar de la Horadada, Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. He is an assistant director and director, known for The First Night of My Life (1998), Cachorro (2004) and El cielo abierto (2001).- Writer
- Director
- Producer
Vicente Escrivá was born on 1 June 1913 in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. He was a writer and director, known for Girl from La Mancha (1962), El hombre de la isla (1960) and El ángel (1969). He was married to Teresa Almirón. He died on 18 April 1999 in Madrid, Spain.