Luis Buñuel

Born

February 22, 1900

Died

July 29, 1983 (aged 83)

Known as

film director, screenwriter, actor, film editor, writer, composer

Luis Buñuel Portolés was a Spanish and Mexican filmmaker who worked in France, Mexico, and Spain. He has been widely considered by many film critics, historians, and directors to be one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers of all time. Buñuel's works are known for their avant-garde surrealism which was also infused with political commentary.

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