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José Luis Garci Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1944-01-20

Birthplace:
Madrid, España

Credits:
14 Total Roles

José Luis Garci

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Biography

José Luis Garci is a Spanish director, producer, film critic, TV presenter, screenwriter and author. He earned worldwide acclaim and his country's first Best Foreign Language Film Academy Award for Begin the Beguine (1982). Four of his films, including also Sesión continua (1984), Asignatura aprobada (1987) and El abuelo (1998), have been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, more than any other Spanish director. His films are characterized for his classical style and the underlying sentimentality of their plots.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2025 Eloy de la Iglesia: Film Addict MOVIE Self
2025 Miguel Velázquez. El catedrático del ring MOVIE Self
2024 Summers el rebelde MOVIE Self
2024 Samuel: Hollywood vs Hollywood MOVIE Self
2020 Olea… ¡Más alto! MOVIE Self - Filmmaker
2014 Operación Palace MOVIE Himself
2011 Enrique Herreros MOVIE Self - Filmmaker
2006 The Night of the Sunflowers MOVIE Himself - Radio Host (voice) (uncredited)
1995 ¡Qué grande es el cine! TV Self - Host
1994 Cradle Song MOVIE (uncredited)

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