Antonio Isasi-Isasmendi facts for kids
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Antonio Isasi-Isasmendi
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Isasi-Isasmendi in 2011
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Antonio Isasi-Isasmendi Lasa
22 March 1927 Madrid, Spain
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| Died | 28 September 2017 (aged 90) Ibiza, Spain
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| Occupation | Film director Screenwriter Film producer |
| Years active | 1946–1988 |
Antonio Isasi-Isasmendi Lasa (born March 22, 1927 – died September 28, 2017) was a famous Spanish film director and producer. He was known for making exciting action movies that were popular across Europe.
Antonio started his career in a film company called Emisora Films. He learned many different jobs there, like helping the manager, editing films, writing stories, and even producing movies. Eventually, he became a director. In 1955, he started his own film company, Producciones Isasi, in Barcelona. Later, he opened another company called Moon Films in Madrid.
In the middle of the 1960s, Antonio Isasi-Isasmendi made several action films. These movies were created for a wide audience in Europe. Some of his well-known films from this time include The Adventures of Scaramouche (1963) and That Man in Istanbul (1965). He also directed some movies in English, like They Came to Rob Las Vegas. After directing El Perro (The Dog) in 1977, he took a break from directing for ten years. During this time, he focused on producing and distributing films. He returned to directing in 1987 with El Aire de un Crimen (The Hint of a Crime).
Antonio Isasi-Isasmendi directed 13 full-length movies. He also wrote the stories for eleven films and produced eight. In 1981, he was chosen to be a judge at the 31st Berlin International Film Festival. This is a very important film event.
Family Life
Antonio Isasi-Isasmendi had a daughter named María Isasi. Her mother was the actress Marisa Paredes.
Notable Films Directed
Antonio Isasi-Isasmendi directed many interesting films. Here are some of them:
- Diego Corrientes (1959)
- A Land for All (1962)
- The Adventures of Scaramouche (1963)
- That Man in Istanbul (1965)
- They Came to Rob Las Vegas (1968)
- The Summertime Killer (1972)
- El perro (1977)
- El aire de un crimen (1988)
Awards and Recognition
Antonio Isasi-Isasmendi received several awards for his work in film:
- Honorary Goya Award (1999) – This is a very special award given for a lifetime of achievement in Spanish cinema.
- CEC Award, Best Director (1973)
- Prize of the National Syndicate of Spectacle, Best Director (1965)
Images for kids
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Isasi-Isasmendi in 2011
See also
In Spanish: Antonio Isasi-Isasmendi para niños
