Carlos Saura
Spanish photographer and film director (1932–2023)
1932 — 2023
Quick Facts
Profession
Spanish photographer and film director (1932–2023)
Born
January 4, 1932
Died
2023 (age ~91)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
screenwriter, writer, photographer
SpainBorn in HuescaDied in Collado Mediano
1932
Born in Huesca (1932-01-04)
1966
AwardSilver Bear for Best Director
1968
AwardSilver Bear for Best Director
1974
AwardJury Prize
1976
AwardCannes Film Festival Grand Prix
1981
AwardGolden Bear
About
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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Who is 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.
What does the name Carlos mean?+
The name Carlos means "A male given name from Portuguese or from Spanish [in turn from Latin, in turn from the Germanic languages], equivalent to English Charles, Carl, or Karl.. Etymology: From Carlos, from Carolus, of - origin.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Carlos Saura born?+
Carlos Saura was born on January 4, 1932.
When did Carlos Saura die?+
Carlos Saura died in 2023, at approximately 91 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Portuguese or from Spanish [in turn from Latin, in turn from the Germanic languages], equivalent to English Charles, Carl, or Karl.. Etymology: From Carlos, from Carolus, of - origin.
The name Carlos is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Portuguese or from Spanish [in turn from Latin, in turn from the Germanic languages], equivalent to English Charles, Carl, or Karl.. Etymology: From Carlos, from Carolus, of - origin.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Carlos
Carlos — January 4, 1932
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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Legend.
— anon
The audition tape... I knew in the first ten seconds.
— a casting director
3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
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