Fernando de Fuentes facts for kids
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Fernando de Fuentes
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| Born | December 13, 1894 |
| Died | July 4, 1958 (aged 63) Mexico City, Mexico
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| Occupation | Film director, screenwriter, film producer |
| Years active | 1932–1958 |
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Fernando de Fuentes Carrau (born December 12, 1894 – died July 4, 1958) was a famous Mexican film director. He was one of the first important filmmakers in the world. He is most known for directing three movies: El prisionero trece, El compadre Mendoza, and Vámonos con Pancho Villa. These films are part of his Revolution Trilogy, which tells stories about the Mexican Revolution.
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Discovering Fernando de Fuentes' Life
Early Life and Education
Fernando de Fuentes was born in Veracruz, Mexico, on December 13, 1894. His parents were Fernando de Fuentes and Emelina Carrau de Fuentes. He went to college at Tulane University in New Orleans, where he studied Philosophy.
His Amazing Film Career
When he returned to Mexico, Fernando de Fuentes worked as an assistant to Venustiano Carranza. Carranza was an important leader during the Mexican Revolution. After getting married in 1919, de Fuentes moved to Washington D.C. There, he worked at the Mexican Embassy.
Back in Mexico, he enjoyed writing poetry and working as a journalist. He also started working in the film industry, helping to show movies. In 1932, he directed his first movie, "El Anónimo." That same year, he made "Una Vida por Otra."
The Revolution Trilogy
In 1933, he directed "El prisionero trece," "La calandria," "El Tigre de Yautepec," and "El compadre Mendoza." "El compadre Mendoza" is considered one of his best works. It is part of his famous Revolution Trilogy, along with "Vámonos con Pancho Villa" and "El prisionero trece." These films show different sides of the Mexican Revolution.
- El prisionero trece (1933): This movie is about a son who faces problems because of his father's mistakes. His mother tries everything to save him.
- El compadre Mendoza (1933): This film looks at how the ideals of the Revolution changed. It follows a landowner who has to choose between being loyal to a general or saving himself.
- Vámonos con Pancho Villa (1936): This is a big adventure movie. It tells the story of six young men who join Pancho Villa's army. They face many challenges and become disappointed with the Revolution.
Creating a New Film Style
In 1934, he directed "El Fantasma del Convento" (a horror film) and "Cruz Diablo." In 1935, he made "Vámonos Pancho Villa" and "La Familia Dressel." In 1936, he directed "Las Mujeres Mandan" and a huge hit called "Alla en el Rancho Grande."
"Alla en el Rancho Grande" was a very important film. It created a whole new type of movie called "comedia ranchera." This genre mixed comedy with stories about life on a ranch. Because of this film, he received the "Medalla al Mérito Cinematográfico" (a special award for film) from the Mexican President, General Lázaro Cárdenas. The film also won first place at the "Venice Film Festival" in 1938. This was the first international award for a Mexican film!
Fernando de Fuentes was a very talented filmmaker. He directed movies in many different styles, including drama, comedy, horror, family stories, and historical films.
Family Life
Fernando de Fuentes married Magdalena Reyes Moran in San Antonio, Texas, in 1919. They had two children, a daughter named Magdalena and a son named Fernando.
His Passing
Fernando de Fuentes passed away on July 4, 1958, in Mexico City. He was 63 years old.
Fernando de Fuentes' Filmography
Director
- El anónimo (1933)
- El prisionero trece (1933)
- La calandria (1933)
- The Tiger of Yautepec (1933)
- El compadre Mendoza (1934)
- El fantasma del convento (1934)
- Cruz Diablo (1934)
- La familia Dressel (1935)
- Petróleo (1936)
- Desfile deportivo (1936)
- Allá en el Rancho Grande (1936)
- Vámonos con Pancho Villa (1936)
- Las mujeres mandan (1937)
- Bajo el cielo de México (1937)
- La Zandunga (1938)
- La casa del ogro (1939)
- Papacito lindo (1939)
- Allá en el trópico (1940)
- El jefe máximo (1940)
- Creo en Dios (1941)
- La gallina clueca (1941)
- ¡Así se quiere en Jalisco! (1942)
- Doña Bárbara (1943)
- La mujer sin alma (1944)
- El Rey se divierte (1944)
- Hasta que perdió Jalisco (1945)
- La selva de fuego (1945)
- Esperanza (1946)
- La devoradora (1946)
- Allá en el Rancho Grande (1949)
- Jalisco Sings in Seville (1949)
- Hipólito, el de Santa (1950)
- Por la puerta falsa (1950)
- Crimen y castigo (1951)
- Los hijos de María Morales (1952)
- Canción de cuna (1953)
- Tres citas con el destino (1954)
Producer
- La familia Dressel (1935)
- Petróleo (1936)
- Allá en el Rancho Grande (1936)
- La casa del ogro (1939)
- Papacito lindo (1939)
- Allá en el trópico (1940)
- El jefe máximo (1940)
- Creo en Dios (1941)
- ¡Así se quiere en Jalisco! (1942)
- Doña Bárbara (1943)
- El rey se divierte (1944)
- La devoradora (1946)
- Si Adelita se fuera con otro (1948)
- Allá en el Rancho Grande (1949)
- Jalisco canta en Sevilla (1949)
- El colmillo de Buda (1949)
- Las tandas del principal (1949)
- No me defiendas compadre (1949)
- Hipólito, el de Santa (1950)
- Médico de guardia (1950)
- Por la puerta falsa (1950)
- Corazón de fiera (1951) (executive producer)
- Entre abogados te veas (1951) (executive producer)
- Crimen y castigo (1951)
- Paco the Elegant (1952)
- Las locuras de Tin-Tan (1952)
- Los hijos de María Morales (1952)
- Canción de cuna (1953)
- La intrusa (1954)
- Escuela de vagabundos (1955)
- Las aventuras de Pito Pérez (1957)
- Que me toquen las golondrinas (1957)
- La sombra del otro (1957)
- Escuela para suegras (1958)
- A Thousand and One Nights (1958)
- ¡Paso a la juventud..! (1958)
- Amor se dice cantando (1959)
- Farewell to Marriage (1968)
Writer
- Una vida por otra (1932)
- El anónimo (1933)
- La llorona (1933)
- El prisionero trece (1933)
- La calandria (1933) (screenwriter and dialogue)
- El tigre de Yautepec (1933)
- El compadre Mendoza (1934) (screenwriter)
- El fantasma del convento (1934)
- Cruz Diablo (1934)
- La familia Dressel (1935)
- Petróleo (1936)
- Allá en el Rancho Grande (1936) (screenwriter)
- Vámonos con Pancho Villa (1936) (adaptation)
- Las mujeres mandan (1937)
- Bajo el cielo de México (1937)
- La zandunga (1938) (screenwriter and dialogue)
- La casa del ogro (1939)
- Allá en el trópico (1940)
- El jefe máximo (1940)
- Creo en Dios (1941)
- La gallina clueca (1941)
- ¡Así se quiere en Jalisco! (1942)
- Doña Bárbara (1943)
- La mujer sin alma (1944)
- El rey se divierte (1944)
- Hasta que perdió Jalisco (1945)
- La selva de fuego (1945) (screenwriter)
- La devoradora (1946)
- Allá en el Rancho Grande (1949) (adaptation and dialogue)
- Jalisco canta en Sevilla (1949)
- Hipólito, el de Santa (1950) (screenwriter)
- Por la puerta falsa (1950)
- Casa de vecindad (1951)
- La hija del ministro (1952)
- Escuela de vagabundos (1955) (adaptation)
- Las aventuras de Pito Pérez (1957) (adaptation)
- Que me toquen las golondrinas (1957)
- La sombra del otro (1957) (adaptation)
- Las mil y una noches (1958) (adaptation)
- Aladino y la lámpara maravillosa (1958)
- Angustia de un secreto (1959)
- La casa del terror (1960) (uncredited)
- Face of the Screaming Werewolf (1964) (wolf sequences)
- El dinero tiene miedo (1970)
Editor
- Águilas frente al sol (1932)
- La calandria (1933)
- El tigre de Yautepec (1933)
- El compadre Mendoza (1934)
- El fantasma del convento (1934)
- Cruz Diablo (1934)
- La familia Dressel (1935)
- Allá en el Rancho Grande (1936)
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In Spanish: Fernando de Fuentes para niños
