Sebastián Alarcón facts for kids
Sebastián Ramón Alarcón Ramírez (born January 14, 1949 – died June 30, 2019) was a talented Chilean movie director and screenwriter. He spent some time living in Russia and made many films there. He was known for directing the Soviet drama movie Night Over Chile in 1977.
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Early Life and Career
Sebastián Alarcón was born in Valparaíso, a city in Chile. He grew up with a passion for movies. His work often focused on important stories.
Filmmaking in Russia
Alarcón moved to Russia and became a part of the Soviet film industry. This was a big step for him. He directed several movies during this time. His most famous film was Night Over Chile. This movie was a drama that showed important events.
Awards and Recognition
Night Over Chile was a very successful movie. It won a special award at the 10th Moscow International Film Festival. This festival is a big event for movies from all over the world. Later, in 2008, Alarcón was asked to be a judge at the 30th Moscow International Film Festival. This shows how respected he was in the film world.
Later Life and Legacy
Sebastián Alarcón continued his work in cinema. He passed away on June 30, 2019, at the age of 70. He died from cancer. His movies are still remembered for their strong stories and unique style.
See also
- In Spanish: Sebastián Alarcón para niños
