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José Ignacio Gabriel Jorge Retes Balzaretti (born March 25, 1947 – died April 20, 2020) was a talented Mexican filmmaker. He was known for directing, writing, producing, and acting in many movies.

Who Was Gabriel Retes?

Gabriel Retes was born on March 25, 1947. He grew up to become a very important person in the world of Mexican movies. He was a true all-rounder in filmmaking. This means he didn't just do one job; he did many! He directed movies, which means he was in charge of how the movie was made and how the actors performed. He also wrote the stories for his films. Sometimes, he even helped produce them, making sure everything was ready for filming. And on top of all that, he acted in movies too!

His Famous Movies and Film Festivals

Gabriel Retes made several movies that became quite famous and were shown at big international film festivals. These festivals are special events where movies from all over the world are shown and celebrated.

One of his movies, Paper Flowers, was made in 1977. This film was chosen to be shown at the 28th Berlin International Film Festival. This is a very important film festival held in Germany.

Two other movies he made also gained international attention. These were Broken Flag (from 1979) and A Sweet Scent of Death (from 1999). Both of these films were entered into the Moscow International Film Festival, which is another major film event held in Russia. Being chosen for these festivals shows how respected his work was around the world.

His Passing

Gabriel Retes passed away on April 20, 2020, when he was 73 years old. He left behind a legacy of many interesting and important films that are still remembered today.

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