Filmmaker Carlos Saura dies at 91

On Friday, February 10, at the age of 91, Spanish director Carlos Saura died due to respiratory failure. The author of more than 50 films, he was very versatile in terms of film genres, and just a few days ago his latest work was released. “The Walls Are Talking”documentary film about painting through the ages.

Saura was born on January 4, 1932 in Huesca, and his interest in cinema began as a child. He started out as a photographer at various events, participating in exhibitions with his brother Antonio; He studied cinema at the Institute of Cinematographic Research and Experience in Madrid, making his feature film debut in 1960. “Bays”; however it was a tape “Hunting”released six years later to great reviews all over the world.

In the 1970s, Saura challenged censorship on the content of his scripts by solidifying his writing style. in such films “The Garden of Earthly Delights” And “Raven Breeding”. He also acted in musicals, films “Bloody Wedding”, “Carmen” And “Wizard of Love”. One of his biggest box office successes was “Ay Carmela”since 1990 and since “Fire” – controversial film featuring Antonio Banderas– combined drama with the police genre.

Carlos Saura has competed for the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival eight times.; received an award Goya for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay 1991 (for the film “Ay Carmela!”) and exactly On February 11, he was going to receive the Goya de Honor for his long film career. The director was remembered by many Spanish film heroes, including Banderas, who wrote:With Carlos Saura, a very important part of the history of Spanish cinema dies. He leaves behind important work for deep reflection on human behavior.”

— Antonio Banderas comments on how his life has changed since his heart attack in 2017.