Mariano Barroso facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mariano Barroso
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Barroso in 2017
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| Born | 26 December 1959 Barcelona, Spain
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| Occupation | Film director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1982 – present |
Mariano Barroso was born on December 26, 1959. He is a talented film director and screenwriter from Spain. A film director is like the captain of a movie set, guiding everyone to bring the story to life. A screenwriter writes the story and dialogue for the movie.
Mariano Barroso has directed more than 20 films since 1982. This means he has been making movies for over 40 years! One of his films, Éxtasis, was shown at the 46th Berlin International Film Festival in 1996. This is a very important film festival where movies from all over the world are celebrated.
Since June 9, 2018, Mariano Barroso has been the President of the Spanish Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences. This academy is a big organization that supports and celebrates Spanish movies. Being president means he helps lead the Spanish film industry.
Mariano Barroso's Films
Mariano Barroso has directed many interesting films. Here are some of his well-known works:
- 1993: Mi hermano del alma (My Soul Brother)
- 1996: Éxtasis (Extasis)
- 1999: Los lobos de Washington (Washington Wolves)
- 2001: In the Time of the Butterflies
- 2006: Hormigas en la boca (Ants in the Mouth)
- 2011: Lo mejor de Eva (Dark Impulse)
- 2013: Todas las mujeres (All the Women)
Want to Learn More?
You can find more information about Mariano Barroso in Spanish here: Mariano Barroso para niños
