Emilio García Riera facts for kids
Emilio García Riera (born November 17, 1931, in Ibiza, Spain – died October 11, 2002, in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico) was a talented actor, writer, and movie critic. He wrote many books about Mexican movies made between 1929 and 1976. His most famous work is an eighteen-volume collection called Historia documental del cine mexicano, which means "Documentary History of Mexican Cinema."
A Journey to Mexico
Emilio García Riera was born in Spain. After the Spanish Civil War ended, his family had to leave their home. First, they moved to France. Then, they went to the Dominican Republic, where his father sadly passed away. In 1944, Emilio arrived in Mexico. This country became his new home, and he loved it very much.
Working in Cinema and Education
Emilio García Riera dedicated his life to movies and teaching. He worked at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), which is a very famous university.
- He was a researcher in the Centre of Communication.
- He taught students about the sociology of cinema, which is how movies reflect society.
- He also taught at the University Centre for Cinematography Studies, where he himself had studied.
Later, Emilio moved to the city of Guadalajara. There, he started something very important: the Centre of Cinematography Research and Teaching at the University of Guadalajara. He was the first director of this center. After he passed away, the university honored him with a special doctorate degree, which is a very high academic award.
Emilio García Riera's work helped many people understand and appreciate Mexican cinema. His books are still very important for anyone studying the history of movies in Mexico.
