José Luis García Sánchez
José Luis García Sánchez (born 22 September 1941) is a Spanish film director, screenwriter and producer. He has directed 30 films since 1968. He wrote for the 1973 film Habla, mudita, which was entered into the 23rd Berlin International Film Festival.
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- Name
- José Luis García Sánchez
- Born
- 22 September 1941
- Birthplace
- Salamanca, Spain
- Occupation
- Film director Screenwriter Film producer
- Nationality
- Spain
- Languages
- Spanish
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José Luis García Sánchez (born 22 September 1941) is a Spanish film director, screenwriter and producer. He has directed 30 films since 1968. He wrote for the 1973 film Habla, mudita, which was entered into the 23rd Berlin International Film Festival.
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Biography
Biography
In 1978, he directed Las truchas ("Trouts"), which won the Golden Bear at the 28th Berlin International Film Festival.
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Key facts
• Name — José Luis García Sánchez • Born — 22 September 1941 • Birthplace — Salamanca, Spain • Occupation — Film director Screenwriter Film producer • Years Active — 1968–present
Selected filmography
Selected filmography
• Habla, mudita (1973) • Las truchas (1978) • Tramway to Malvarrosa (Tranvía a la Malvarrosa) (1997) • Hay que deshacer la casa (1983) • La corte de Faraón (1985) • Divinas palabras (1987) • Pasodoble (1988) • The Flight of the Dove (1989) • La noche más larga (1991) • Belle Époque (1992) • Lázaro de Tormes (2001) • La marcha verde (2002) • María querida (2004)
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José Luis García Sánchez is recorded as actor, screenwriter, writer, film producer and director.
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