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Luis Buñuel
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Luis Buñuel

Actor · born February 22, 1900 · died 1983

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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.

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  1. ~29Notable work: Un Chien Andalou1929
  2. ~51Received the Cannes Best Director Award1951
  3. ~65Received the Grand Jury Prize of the Venice Film Festival1965
  4. ~67Notable work: Belle de Jour1967
  5. 72Notable work: The Discreet Charm of the BourgeoisieSeptember 15, 1972

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