Roberto Gavaldón

Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Gender

Male

Birthday

7 June, 1909

Place of Birth

Jimenez, Chihuahua, Mexico

Roberto Gavaldón

Biography

Roberto Gavaldón was a Mexican film director. Eight of Gavaldón's films were featured on the list 100 Best Movies of the Cinema of Mexico. His 1958 film Ash Wednesday was entered into the 8th Berlin International Film Festival and his 1959 film Beyond All Limits was entered into the following years festival. His 1960 film Macario was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but did not win.

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