José Luis Sáenz de Heredia
José Luis Sáenz de Heredia (10 April 1911 – 4 November 1992) was a Spanish film director. He was born in Madrid. His film Ten Ready Rifles was entered into the 9th Berlin International Film Festival.
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José Luis Sáenz de Heredia

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- Name
- José Luis Sáenz de Heredia
- Born
- 10 April 1911
- Birthplace
- Madrid, Spain
- Died
- 4 November 1992 (aged 81)
- Full name
- José Luis Sáenz de Heredia y Osio.
- Nationality
- Spain.
- Occupation
- film director and screenwriter.
- Honours
- Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit and Medal from the Circle of Cinematographic Writers for the best original plot.
- Languages
- Spanish.
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José Luis Sáenz de Heredia (10 April 1911 – 4 November 1992) was a Spanish film director. He was born in Madrid. His film Ten Ready Rifles was entered into the 9th Berlin International Film Festival.
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• Name — José Luis Sáenz de Heredia • Born — 10 April 1911 • Birthplace — Madrid, Spain • Died — 4 November 1992 (aged 81) • Years Active — 1934 – 1975 José Luis Sáenz de Heredia (10 April 1911 – 4 November 1992) was a Spanish film director. He was born in Madrid. His film Ten Ready Rifles was entered into the 9th Berlin International Film Festival.
Filmography
Filmography
• Patricio miró a una estrella (1934) • Juan Simón's Daughter (1935) • ¿Quién me quiere a mí? (1936) • ¡A mi no me mire usted! (1941) • Raza (1942) • El Escándalo (1944) • The Road to Babel (1945) • El destino se disculpa (1945) • Bambú (1945) • Mariona Rebull (1947) • Las aguas bajan negras (1948) • La mies es mucha (1948) • Don Juan (1950) • The Eyes Leave a Trace (1952) • Todo es posible en Granada (1954) • Historias de la radio (1955) • The Big Lie (1956) • Faustina (1957) • Diez fusiles esperan (1959) • El Indulto (1960) • The Reprieve (1961) • The Mustard Grain (1962) • Los derechos de la mujer (1963) • The Fair of the Dove (1963) • Franco, ese hombre (1964) • Television Stories (1965) • Fray Torero (1966) • Pero... ¿en qué país vivimos? (1967) • Relaciones casi públicas (1968) • Juicio de faldas (1969) • El taxi de los conflictos (1969) • ¡Se armó el belén! (1969) • Don Erre que Erre (1970) • El alma se serena (1970) • Me debes un muerto (1971) • La Decente (1971) • Los Gallos de la madrugada (1971) • Proceso a Jesús (1973) • Cuando los niños vienen de Marsella (1974) • Solo ante el Streaking (1975)
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
José Luis Sáenz de Heredia was recorded at birth as José Luis Sáenz de Heredia y Osio. The authorities additionally record the heading Jose Luis Saenz de Heredia. His recorded language was Spanish. One child is recorded: Ricardo Sáenz de Heredia Casado. Other recorded relations include Pilar Primo de Rivera and José Antonio Primo de Rivera. Recognition and collections. Heredia received Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit and Medal from the Circle of Cinematographic Writers for the best original plot.
Life and career
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Life and career
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1992
José Luis Sáenz de Heredia died at Madrid.
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scholarly publication
- THAT MAN FRANCO (FRANCO, ESE HOMBRE) BY JOSÉ LUIS SÁENZ DE HEREDIA, 1964, Spanish Civil War in 100 Objects, 2024
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- Wikidata, structured authority record Q1398439: José Luis Sáenz de Heredia
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scholarly publication
THAT MAN FRANCO (FRANCO, ESE HOMBRE) BY JOSÉ LUIS SÁENZ DE HEREDIA, 1964, Spanish Civil War in 100 Objects, 2024Crossref registry
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