José Luis Sáenz de Heredia facts for kids

José Luis Sáenz de Heredia (born April 10, 1911 – died November 4, 1992) was a famous Spanish film director. He was born in Madrid, the capital city of Spain. He spent many years making movies, from 1934 until 1975.

Quick facts for kids José Luis Sáenz de Heredia
Born	10 April 1911 Madrid, Spain
Died	4 November 1992 (aged 81)
Years active	1934 – 1975

Who Was José Luis Sáenz de Heredia?

José Luis Sáenz de Heredia was a very important person in Spanish movies. He was a film director, which means he was in charge of making films. He decided how the movie would look, how the actors would perform, and how the story would be told.

His Life and Career

José Luis was born in Madrid, Spain, in 1911. He started working in films in 1934. For over 40 years, he directed many different kinds of movies. He stopped making films in 1975 and passed away in 1992 when he was 81 years old.

Directing Movies: What Does a Film Director Do?

A film director is like the captain of a ship. They guide everyone involved in making a movie. This includes the actors, camera crew, and writers. The director's job is to make sure the movie tells its story clearly. They also make sure it looks good and sounds right. José Luis Sáenz de Heredia was known for his skill in doing all these things.

Famous Films and Achievements

José Luis Sáenz de Heredia directed many films during his career. One of his notable movies was Ten Ready Rifles (original title: Diez fusiles esperan). This film was special because it was shown at the 9th Berlin International Film Festival. Film festivals are big events where movies from all over the world are shown and celebrated. It's a great honor for a director to have their film chosen for such an event.

A Look at His Filmography

Here is a list of some of the movies José Luis Sáenz de Heredia directed:

• Patricio miró a una estrella (1934)
• Juan Simón's Daughter (1935)
• ¿Quién me quiere a mí? (1936)
• ¡A mi no me mire usted! (1941)
• Raza (1942)
• El Escándalo (1944)
• The Road to Babel (1945)
• El destino se disculpa (1945)
• Bambú (1945)
• Mariona Rebull (1947)
• Las aguas bajan negras (1948)
• La mies es mucha (1948)
• Don Juan (1950)
• The Eyes Leave a Trace (1952)
• Todo es posible en Granada (1954)
• Historias de la radio (1955)
• The Big Lie (1956)
• Faustina (1957)
• Diez fusiles esperan (1959)
• El Indulto (1960)
• The Reprieve (1961)
• The Mustard Grain (1962)
• Los derechos de la mujer (1963)
• The Fair of the Dove (1963)
• Franco, ese hombre (1964)
• Television Stories (1965)
• Fray Torero (1966)
• Pero... ¿en qué país vivimos? (1967)
• Relaciones casi públicas (1968)
• Juicio de faldas (1969)
• El Taxi de los conflictos (1969)
• ¡Se armó el belén! (1969)
• Don Erre que Erre (1970)
• El alma se serena (1970)
• Me debes un muerto (1971)
• La Decente (1971)
• Los Gallos de la madrugada (1971)
• Proceso a Jesús (1973)
• Cuando los niños vienen de Marsella (1974)
• Solo ante el Streaking (1975)

See also

In Spanish: José Luis Sáenz de Heredia para niños