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- Carmen Arrufat was born on 11 October 2002 in Castellón de la Plana, Castellón, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. She is an actress, known for The Innocence (2019), Todos mienten (2022) and HIT (2020).
- Writer
- Director
- Actor
Berlanga commenced his studies in Valencia in1928, although in 1929 his family sent him and his brother Fernando (due to a lung disease) to the Beau-soleil hospital school in Switzerland. In 1930, he returned to the San José School in Valencia where he stayed until 1931, the year in which the Jesuits were expelled from Spain. In 1936, while he was studying at the Academia Cabanilles, the Spanish Civil War began, and he saw active service in the riflemen's 40th Division. After the war Franco's dictatorship imprisoned his father, then a member of the Spanish Parliament for the 'Frente Popular' (Popular Front). In an attempt to improve his father's situation in jail, he joined the División Azul (Blue Division) in 1941, and fought in Russia at the Novgorod front, returning to Spain in 1942.
Towards 1943 he began to take an interest in poetry and cinema, and started to write a screenplay entitled 'Cajón de perro', together with his first cinematographic reviews. In 1947 he entered the 'Instituto de Investigaciones y Experiencias Cinematográficas' (IIEC) (Institute of Cinematographic Research and Experiences). During his second year at the institute, he filmed a short entitled 'Paseo por una guerra antigua', {which he finished with the help of Juan Antonio Bardem, Florentino Soria and Agustín Navarro}. In 1951, he directed (together with Bardem) the film Esa pareja feliz (1953), starring Fernando Fernán Gómez and Elvira Quintillá.
After being expelled from the Falange, Berlanga started to adopt an individualistic and libertarian position, far removed from politics and considered fairly permissive. However, his open and conciliatory nature kept him out of trouble during the post-war period. Sadly his father died six months after being released from prison.
Berlanga and Bardem continued to collaborate on Welcome Mr. Marshall! (1953); this film received an International Award and a Special Mention Award at the Cannes Festival. It was also shown at the Venice Festival, where the president of the Jury, Edward G. Robinson, expressed his indignation at what he interpreted as an anti-American film.
Berlanga's conceptual and political audacity, so evident in Welcome Mr. Marshall! (1953) continued in his other films during the 50s, which tended not to be very well received by the censor. In fact, his film Los jueves, milagro (1957), was modified by the censors and was delayed for several years before its eventual release.
In 1955 he participated in the 'Conversaciones de Salamanca' (Salamanca's Discussions) where the future of Spanish cinema was debated. In 1956 he filmed Calabuch (1956), and in 1958 began lecturing at the IIEC. His subsequent film Se vende un tranvía (1959) was his first professional liaison with Rafael Azcona. Their next joint venture was Placido (1961), which received an Oscar nomination in 1963. That same year, Berlanga made of his best films: The Executioner (1963); however, his cruel portrait of Spanish society didn't please the pro-Franco authorities, although the film was well-received at the Venice Festival. In 1973 he went to Paris to begin filming _Grandeur nature (1973)_, another polemic film, focussing this time on the fetishism of a man who falls in love with a doll.
Several years later, after Franco's death, he filmed a trilogy comprising La escopeta nacional (1978), Patrimonio nacional (1981) and Nacional III (1982), where he clarified the disorders evident in the Spanish upper middle-class upon being confronted with a new political status quo. Following the same theme he filmed La vaquilla (1985), set in the Spanish Civil War and also beset by difficulties with the censors.
The quality of his cinematography and independence of criteria was welcomed during the years following the end of the dictatorship. In 1978 he was made president of the 'Filmoteca Nacional' (National Archive), in 1980 he won the 'Premio Nacional de Cinematografía' (National Cinematography Award), in 1982 he received the 'Medalla de Oro a las Bellas Artes' (Gold Medal to Arts), in 1986 he won the 'Premio Príncipe de Asturias de las Artes' (Príncipe de Asturias Arts' Award), in 1988 he was named member of the 'Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando' (San Fernando's Art's Real Academy), and in 1997 he was awarded the Doctor Honoris Causa title by the 'Universidad Politécnica de Valencia' (Valencia's Politechnical University). In addition he was made president of the 'Asociación de Titulados en Cinematografía' (Graduates in Cinematography's Association) and he was the first president of the Academia de las Artes y Ciencias Cinematográficas de España (Spanish Academy of Arts and Cinematographic Sciences).
In 1994, his film Todos a la cárcel (1993) won three Goya Awards for Best Film, Best Director and Best Sound. In 2002, the 'Asociación de Directores de Cine' (Cinema Directors' Association) gave him an honorary award.- Actor
- Additional Crew
José Sancho was born on 11 November 1944 in Manises, Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. He was an actor, known for Live Flesh (1997), Talk to Her (2002) and Curro Jiménez (1976). He was married to Reyes Monforte and María Jiménez. He died on 3 March 2013 in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Alba Rico was born on 26 February 1989 in Elda, Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. She is an actress, known for Violetta (2012), El tamaño si importa (2018) and Un lugar donde ser feliz (2018).- Actor
- Additional Crew
Gabriel Andreu was born on 29 January 1973 in Castellón de la Plana, Castellón, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. He is an actor, known for Assassin's Creed (2016), The Night Manager (2016) and Pan (2015).- Actor
- Soundtrack
Antonio Prieto was an award-winning stage actor who also appeared in many Spanish and European films in character roles. He is best remembered as Don Miguel Benito Rojo in Sergio Leone's classic spaghetti western "A fistful of dollars" (1964) He was born Antonio Prieto Puerto on February 2, 1905 in the municipality of Aspe, Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. His beginnings as a professional actor are obscure but there are records indicating that by 1926 he was established enough to play a major role in Jose Zorilla's Don Juan Tenorio at the Principal Theater in Alicante receiving great reviews for his performance. In 1928 he became a contract player for the Teresa Barrachina theater ensemble starring successfully in all dramas and comedies in the group's repertoire including " The Lady of the Camellias" by Alexander Dumas Jr. and "Marianela" by Benito Pérez Galdós. Soon Prieto became co-owner of the company with Miss Barrachina and together played in countless stage productions through the 1930s and early 1940s. By 1943 the partnership had been dissolved and he started an even more successful career in other theater companies with national standing. Among the plays in which he acted in the 1940s and 1950s were Robert Anderson's "Tea and Sympathy", Lillian Hellmann's "The Little Foxes" and Anton Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya", a testimonial of his versatility. In 1954 he was lulled by the film industry and proved that he was as effective in movies as in the theater. He never stopped acting on stage but combined it with spaced out appearances on the big screen. Mr. Prieto died quietly of heart failure in Madrid, Spain, at age 60, on April 2, 1965.- Patricia Montero was born on 15 July 1988 in Valencia, Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. She is an actress, known for Yo soy Bea (2006), El don de Alba (2012) and Los lobos de Washington (1999).
- Actor
- Additional Crew
- Writer
Antonio Gades was born on 14 November 1936 in Elda, Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. He was an actor and writer, known for Carmen (1983), Blood Wedding (1981) and Los Tarantos (1963). He was married to Eugenia Eiriz, Daniela Frey, Marisol, Pilar Sanclemente and Marujita Díaz. He died on 20 July 2004 in Madrid, Madrid, Spain.- Guillermo Montesinos was born on 10 January 1948 in Castellón de la Plana, Castellón, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. He is an actor, known for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988), Blood and Sand (1989) and Sé infiel y no mires con quién (1985).
- Costume Designer
- Costume and Wardrobe Department
- Actress
Cristina Rodríguez was born on 5 May 1969 in Benidorm, Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. She is a costume designer and actress, known for Live Twice, Love Once (2019), My Heart Goes Boom! (2020) and No culpes al karma de lo que te pasa por gilipollas (2016).- Writer
- Director
- Producer
Vicente Escrivá was born on 1 June 1913 in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. He was a writer and director, known for Girl from La Mancha (1962), El hombre de la isla (1960) and El ángel (1969). He was married to Teresa Almirón. He died on 18 April 1999 in Madrid, Spain.- Berta Socuéllamos was born in 1963 in Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. She is an actress, known for Deprisa, Deprisa (1981).
- Music Department
- Actress
- Composer
Bebe was born on 9 May 1978 in Valencia, Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. She is an actress and composer, known for La educación de las hadas (2006), Swindled (2004) and Bebe: Malo (2004).- Elisa Ramírez was born on 2 December 1943 in Alzira, Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. She is an actress, known for The Three Musketeers (1970), La revoltosa (1969) and La Celestina (1969).
- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Luis Miguel Seguí was born on 4 October 1972 in Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. He is an actor and writer, known for V.O. (2005), You Never Know (2018) and Tú eliges (2009).- Actress
- Director
- Writer
Saida Benzal was born in Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. She is known for Fishbone (2018), Hoissuru (2017) and Letters to Paul Morrissey (2018).- Antonio Hortelano was born on 16 September 1975 in Valencia, Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. He is an actor, known for Cosa de brujas (2003), Compañeros (1998) and Más de mil cámaras velan por tu seguridad (2003).
- Rafael Rivelles was born on 23 December 1898 in El Cabañal, Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. He was an actor, known for Murió hace quince años (1954), Carmen (la de Triana) (1938) and The Miracle of Marcelino (1955). He was married to María Fernanda Ladrón de Guevara. He died on 3 December 1971 in Madrid, Spain.
- Juan Calvo was born on 22 May 1892 in Onteniente, Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. He was an actor, known for The Miracle of Marcelino (1955), The Rocket from Calabuch (1956) and Tosca (1941). He died on 7 March 1962 in Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
- Actress
- Producer
- Casting Department
Sandra Cervera was born on 19 June 1985 in Valencia, Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. She is an actress and producer, known for Intercanvi (2023), Los cómplices (2023) and Visitor (2021).- Josep Manel Casany was born in 1963 in Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. He is an actor, known for Mar de fons (2006), Els amants (2023) and The Replacement (2021).
- Pepín Salvador was born on 2 January 1927 in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. He was an actor, known for Periodistas (1998), Más bonita que ninguna (1965) and The Holy Innocents (1984). He died on 24 September 2004 in Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Director
- Casting Director
Miguel Albaladejo was born on 20 August 1966 in Pilar de la Horadada, Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. He is an assistant director and director, known for The First Night of My Life (1998), Cachorro (2004) and El cielo abierto (2001).- Director
- Producer
- Writer
Director, writer and producer of several short films ("Casa", "Alexis", "La Cruz", "La Madre") awarded at international film festivals like Sitges (Spain), Clermont-Ferrand (France) or Bifan (South Korea). His first feature film, "Visitante (Visitor)", distributed by Filmax, has been released in the official competition of Sitges IFFF 2021.
Specialist in genre films and music videos for artists like Abraham Mateo, Edurne, Lali, Elefantes or Robe (Extremoduro). His music videos have won Best Prize at VEVO AWARDS (2015), and awarded at several international festivals. Since 2005 he works in advertising and TV Series with clients such as Telecinco, À Punt Mèdia, Antena 3, Canal + France, Sony Music, Warner or BMG.- Juli Mira was born on 2 May 1949 in Alcoy, Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. He was an actor, known for Kepler Sexto B (2023), Cuéntame cómo pasó (2001) and A Love to Keep (2006). He died on 13 January 2024 in Alcoi, Alacant, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain.
- Location Management
- Director
- Camera and Electrical Department
Marcos Chanca was born on 3 October 1982 in Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. Marcos is a director, known for Los besos que perdí (2022), Everybody Knows (2018) and Terminator: Dark Fate (2019).- Writer
- Director
- Production Manager
Luis Lucia was born on 24 May 1914 in Valencia, Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. He was a writer and director, known for Zampo y yo (1966), El príncipe encadenado (1960) and Jeromín (1953). He died on 15 March 1984 in Madrid, Spain.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Pedrito Rico was born on 7 September 1932 in Elda, Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. He was an actor, known for Feria en Sevilla (1962), Vestida de novia (1967) and El ángel de España (1957). He died on 21 June 1988 in Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain.- Francesc Tormos was born in 1978 in Mislata, Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. He is an actor, known for Al salir de clase (1997), Hospital Central (2000) and El comisario (1999).
- Sound Department
- Producer
- Actor
Spanish Sound Designer, Sound Re-recording Mixer and Sound Editor, with an extensive experience in sound design for visual media. He has his own mobile equipment (DAW) for edit or premix where it is needed. Freelance as well as the owner of the company www.ivan-sound.com and partner at Godfader. Active member of the AES.- Joaquín Prat was born on 27 April 1929 in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. He was an actor, known for Cosas (1980), Una vez al año ser hippy no hace daño (1969) and Hermana, pero ¿qué has hecho? (1995). He was married to Marianne Sandberg and Ann MacKiernan. He died on 3 June 1995 in Madrid, Spain.
- Writer
- Additional Crew
- Director
Arturo Moreno was born on 10 May 1909 in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. He was a writer and director, known for The Enchanted Sword (1945), A Happy Vacation (1948) and High School (1954). He died on 25 June 1993 in Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.- Empar Ferrer was born in 1947 in Mislata, Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. She is an actress, known for La vida de nadie (2002), My Quick Way Out (2006) and The Time in Between (2013).
- Actress
- Producer
Ana del Rey was born on 6 April 1985 in Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. She is an actress and producer, known for Fuera de foco (2015), The Time in Between (2013) and Executive (2015).- Pedro del Río was born in 1926 in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. He was an actor, known for Espérame en el cielo (1988), Estudio 1 (1965) and Curro Jiménez (1976). He died in 1991 in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
John Cobra was born on 11 February 1978 in Puçol, Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. He is an actor, known for Torrente 4: Lethal Crisis (2011), Eurovisión '10: Destino Oslo (2010) and Arucitys (2004).- Actor
- Writer
Jaime Linares was born in 1968 in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. He is an actor and writer, known for Inocente (2017), L'Alqueria Blanca (2007) and 9 meses (2010).- David Ferrer was born on 2 April 1982 in Jávea, Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. He is an actor, known for Hormigueddon (2020), Spectre: There Are Many Heroes But There Is Only One James Bond (2015) and Wimbledon (1937).
- Lola Manzanares was born in 1980 in Torrevieja, Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. She is an actress, known for Arrayán (2001), Centro médico (2015) and Yo soy de amor (2010).
- Writer
- Actor
Jorge Navarro de Lemus was born on 29 November 1986 in Castellón de la Plana, Castellón, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. He is a writer and actor, known for Ego (2021), Lobo (2023) and Otros mundos Movistar+ (2017).- Sound Department
Manuel Burillo was born on 25 June 1994 in Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. He is known for Venom: The Last Dance (2024), Paraíso (2021) and Catching Dust (2023).- Actor
- Writer
- Composer
Arkano was born on 23 March 1994 in Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. He is an actor and writer, known for The End of Comedy (2014), Belen López ft. Arkano, Jorge Pardo: Mil mujeres (2021) and Los40 Music Awards 2018 (2018).- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Kilian Delgado was born on 14 September 1995 in Castellón de la Plana, Castellón, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. He is an actor and writer, known for El Diario de Jason (2016), Daron and Trastornos (2019).- Editor
- Editorial Department
Carmen Frías was born in 1938 in Bétera, Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. She was an editor, known for Belle Epoque (1992), Twisted Obsession (1989) and Golden Balls (1993). She died on 31 May 2019 in Madrid, Madrid, Spain.- Esteban González Pons was born on 21 August 1964 in Valencia, Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain.
- Additional Crew
- Actress
Anna Moret was born on 23 March 1984 in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. She is an actress, known for Hospital Central (2000), Lobos (2005) and Instrucciones de vuelo sentimentales (2010).- Lola Cardona was born on 27 June 1936 in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. She was an actress, known for Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1989), Novela (1963) and El Sur (1983). She died on 30 January 2006 in Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain.
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Carmen Alcayde was born on 15 June 1973 in Valencia, Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. She is an actress, known for Paella Today! (2017), Father There Is Only One 3 (2022) and 7 vidas (1999). She has been married to Eduardo Primo Arnau since July 2003.- Ángela Castilla was born in 1959 in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. She is an actress, known for Lovers of the Arctic Circle (1998), Un buen novio (1998) and Lágrimas negras (1998).
- Neus Agulló was born on 5 November 1944 in Alcoy, Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. She is an actress, known for L'àvia i el foraster, Land and Freedom (1995) and Insurrección (2024).