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Sergio Renán
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Sergio Renán (left)
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Samuel Kohan
30 January 1933 |
| Died | 13 June 2015 (aged 82) Buenos Aires
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| Occupation | Film director Screenwriter Actor |
| Years active | 1951 – 2007 |
Sergio Renán (born Samuel Kohan; January 30, 1933 – June 13, 2015) was a talented Argentine actor, film director, and screenwriter. He was known for his work in movies and on stage.
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Early Life and Career Beginnings
Sergio Renán was born Samuel Kohan in Buenos Aires in 1933. His parents were immigrants who had lived in farming communities in Entre Ríos Province. From a young age, Sergio showed a talent for music. He became a skilled violinist when he was a teenager.
His journey into the world of acting began early. In 1951, he had a small role in the film Pasó en mi barrio (It Happened in My Neighborhood). After this, he joined the theatre as an actor. He continued to appear in many supporting roles in Argentine cinema.
Directing on Stage
Sergio Renán also had a passion for directing. His first time directing a play was in 1970. He directed a play called The Maids by Jean Genet. This was the start of his successful career behind the scenes.
Breakthrough in Film Directing
After acting in several important films for directors like Leopoldo Torre Nilsson and Manuel Antín, Renán made a big step in his career.
The Truce and Oscar Nomination
In 1974, Sergio Renán wrote the film script for a movie called The Truce. It was based on a novel by Mario Benedetti. The movie starred Héctor Alterio and Ana Maria Picchio. It told a romantic story about two people with a big age difference.
The Truce was a huge success. It was even nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. This was a very special moment because it was the first Argentine film ever to receive such an honor!
Later Film Works
Following the success of The Truce, Renán directed another film adaptation in 1976. This movie was called Crecer de golpe (Growing Up Suddenly). It was based on a coming-of-age story by Haroldo Conti.
During a difficult political time in Argentina, Renán directed a film about the 1978 FIFA World Cup. This film was called La fiesta de todos. In 1979, he starred as the main character in El Poder de las tinieblas. This was a dark film with hidden political messages. It told the story of a man who found out about a global conspiracy against blind people.
In 1980, he directed and starred in the film Sentimental. The next year, he received his first Konex Award. This is a very important award in Argentine culture. Sentimental was also shown at the 12th Moscow International Film Festival.
Theatre and Opera Work
After 1983, Sergio Renán focused more on directing for the theatre and television. He directed many opera productions at the famous Colón Theatre.
Notable Opera Productions
Some of the operas he directed at the Colón Theatre include:
- Manon (1984)
- Rigoletto (1985)
- Othello (1987)
- Madame Butterfly (1989)
- Così fan tutte (1990)
- The Marriage of Figaro (1991-92)
His experience as a violinist was also useful. In 1989, he helped judge classical music for the Konex Foundation. In 1995, he became the music director of the Colón Theatre.
Later Career and Legacy
In 1995, Renán acted in El censor, a film where he played a director facing official problems. He returned to film and theatre in 2001. He produced a play called Enigma Variations and adapted a Spanish novel for a 2002 film.
Sergio Renán passed away in Buenos Aires in 2015 at the age of 82. He left behind a rich legacy in Argentine cinema, theatre, and opera.
See also
In Spanish: Sergio Renán para niños
