Pedro Olea facts for kids

Pedro Olea was born on June 30, 1938, in Bilbao, Spain. He is a talented Spanish filmmaker who works as a screenwriter, film producer, and film director. This means he writes movie scripts, helps manage the money and business side of making films, and guides the actors and crew during filming.

Pedro Olea's films have been shown at important film festivals. For example, his movies A House Without Boundaries (1972) and Akelarre (1984) were part of the Berlin International Film Festival. His 1974 film Torment was also shown at the San Sebastián International Film Festival.

In 1993, Pedro Olea won a special award called the Goya Award. He received it for Best Adapted Screenplay for his historical film The Fencing Master. This award is one of the most important film awards in Spain.

Pedro Olea's Work as a Director

A film director is like the captain of a ship. They are in charge of how a movie looks and feels. They guide the actors and make sure the story is told clearly. Pedro Olea has directed many films over the years.

Notable Films Directed by Pedro Olea

• Días de viejo color (1968)
• El bosque del lobo (1971)
• La casa sin fronteras (1972)
• No es bueno que el hombre esté solo (1973)
• Tormento (1974)
• Pim, pam, pum... ¡fuego! (1975)
• Akelarre (1984)
• Bandera negra (1986)
• La Leyenda del cura de Bargota (1990)
• El Día que nací yo (1991)
• El maestro de esgrima (1992)
• Morirás en Chafarinas (1994)
• Más allá del jardín (1996)
• Tiempo de tormenta (2003)
• ¡Hay motivo! (2004)
• La conspiracion (2012)

Pedro Olea's Work as a Producer

A film producer helps make sure a movie gets made. They often find the money for the film, hire the director and main actors, and manage the budget. Pedro Olea has also produced some films.

Films Produced by Pedro Olea

• El bosque del lobo (1971)
• El maestro de esgrima (1992)
• Los managers (2006, directed by Fernando Guillén Cuervo)

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In Spanish: Pedro Olea para niños