Luis Puenzo facts for kids
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Luis Puenzo
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Luis Puenzo in 2016.
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| Born | 19 February 1946 |
| Occupation | Film Director, producer, writer |
Luis Adalberto Puenzo (born 19 February 1946) is a famous Argentine film director, producer, and screenplay writer. He has made many movies in Argentina and also worked in the United States.
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Life and Career
Puenzo was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1946. He started his career in 1965 by making TV advertising commercials. He even started his own production company, which was first called Luis Puenzo Cinema. Later, its name changed to Cinemanía S.A.
During a difficult time in Argentina (the military government) in the 1970s and early 1980s, many filmmakers faced problems. Some even had to leave the country or went missing. Because of this, Puenzo chose to focus on making advertisements for a while.
In the United States, he is well-known for his film Old Gringo (1989). This movie starred famous actors like Gregory Peck, Jane Fonda, and Jimmy Smits.
His film The Official Story (1985) is very important. It won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Film, which is a huge honor. It also received many other awards.
Luis Puenzo was also the president of the INCAA, which is Argentina's national film institute. He held this position when Alberto Fernández was president of Argentina.
He is the father of another talented filmmaker, Lucía Puenzo, who is also a screenwriter and director.
About The Official Story
The Official Story is considered by many to be Puenzo's best film. Film critics and experts have praised it for telling a story that helps us understand important issues in Argentina and Latin America.
The movie shows how big problems can affect people in a very personal way. This helps viewers connect with the story and understand its impact. Even today, The Official Story is often shown in classes about Latin American culture in the U.S. and Europe. This shows that the film is still very important and relevant.
Film expert Sandra Brennan has said that most of Puenzo's films "offer probing, metaphorical portraits of characters and relationships in the face of larger sociopolitical issues." This means his movies often explore deep ideas about people and their connections, especially when facing big social or political challenges.
Films by Luis Puenzo
Here are some of the films Luis Puenzo has directed:
- Luces de mis zapatos (1973)
- Las Sorpresas ((1975), a part of a larger film called "Cinco años de vida"
- La Historia oficial (1985), also known as The Official Story
- Old Gringo (1989)
- With Open Arms (1990)
- La Peste (1992), also known as The Plague in the USA. This film is based on the famous novel by Albert Camus with the same name.
- Broken Silence (2002), a mini-TV series, where he directed a part called "Some Who Lived."
Awards for The Official Story
The Official Story received many important awards:
Wins
- Academy Awards: Best Foreign Language Film, 1985. This is one of the most famous film awards in the world.
- Argentinian Film Critics Association Awards: Silver Condor for Best Director and Best Screenplay, 1986.
- Berlin International Film Festival: Interfilm Award and Otto Dibelius Film Award, Luis Puenzo, 1986.
- Cannes Film Festival: Prize of the Ecumenical Jury, Luis Puenzo (1986).
- Toronto International Film Festival: People's Choice Award, Luis Puenzo, 1985.
- Association of Latin Entertainment Critics: Premio ACE, 1985.
Nominations
- Academy Awards: Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen, 1985. This means the story he wrote was considered one of the best original screenplays.
- Cannes Film Festival: Golden Palm, Luis Puenzo, 1985. The Golden Palm is the top award at the Cannes Film Festival.
See also
In Spanish: Luis Puenzo para niños
