Luis Buñuel
Spanish-Mexican filmmaker (1900–1983)
1900 — 1983
Quick Facts
Profession
Spanish-Mexican filmmaker (1900–1983)
Born
February 22, 1900
Died
1983 (age ~83)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, photographer
MexicoBorn in CalandaDied in Mexico City
1900
Born in Calanda (1900-02-22)
1951
AwardCannes Best Director Award
1965
AwardGrand Jury Prize of the Venice Film Festival
1974
AwardBAFTA Award for Best Screenplay
1977
AwardNational Prize for Arts and Sciences
1981
AwardGold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts
About
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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Who is Luis Buñuel?+
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 surrea
What does the name Luis mean?+
The name Luis means "A male given name from Spanish.. Etymology: Luis and Luís. Luigi.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Luis Buñuel born?+
Luis Buñuel was born on February 22, 1900.
When did Luis Buñuel die?+
Luis Buñuel died in 1983, at approximately 83 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish.. Etymology: Luis and Luís. Luigi.
The name Luis is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish.. Etymology: Luis and Luís. Luigi.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Luis — February 22, 1900
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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Guestbook
Legend.
— anon
The audition tape... I knew in the first ten seconds.
— a casting director
That scene. You know the one. Oscar-worthy every time.
— a cinephile
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