Gonzalo Suárez (director) facts for kids
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Gonzalo Suárez
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Gonzalo Suárez Morilla
30 July 1934 Oviedo, Spain
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| Occupation | Writer, film director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1966–present |
Gonzalo Suárez Morilla, born on July 30, 1934, in Oviedo, Spain, is a talented Spanish writer, film director, and screenwriter. He has created many stories, both for books and for the big screen.
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Career
Gonzalo Suárez started his career by writing books. In 1963, he published his first novel, De cuerpo presente. Later, he became well-known for directing movies.
Film Festival Recognition
Some of his films have been shown at major international film festivals. For example, his 1975 movie The Regent's Wife was featured at the 9th Moscow International Film Festival. Later, his 1991 film Don Juan in Hell was also shown at the 17th Moscow International Film Festival.
Acting and Television Work
Besides directing, Gonzalo Suárez has also acted in films. In 1984, he appeared in the movie ¿Qué he hecho yo para merecer esto? (which means What Have I Done to Deserve This?), directed by the famous Pedro Almodóvar. He also directed a TV series called Los pazos de Ulloa for Televisión Española in 1985.
Awards and Honors
In 2003, Gonzalo Suárez received the Nacho Martinez Award at the Gijón International Film Festival. This award recognized his important contributions to film.
Personal Life
Gonzalo Suárez has a younger brother named Carlos Suárez, who is a cinematographer (someone who works with cameras for movies). Gonzalo also has two daughters and a son, Gonzalo Suárez Girard. His son is a video game director, famous for his work on the Commandos game series.
See also
In Spanish: Gonzalo Suárez para niños
