Carlos Saura

Spanish photographer and film director (1932-2023) · Spain · On the map · Artists · Died at 91

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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2023Died10 February 2023Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the WiseAward2016Alcalá City AwardsAward2012Annual award ACFKAward2004European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement AwardAwardHonorary Doctor of the University of Toulouse-IIAward2000Premio AragónAward1995Honorary Doctorate from University of Lyon-IIAward1993Honorary Doctor of the University of ZaragozaAward1992Medalla de OroAward1985BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English LanguageAward1981Golden BearAward1976Cannes Film Festival Grand PrixAward1968Silver Bear for Best DirectorAward1966Silver Bear for Best DirectorAward1932Born4 January 1932