Manuel Antín
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Manuel Antín is an Argentine film director and screenwriter.
Manuel Antin was born in Las Palmas
, Chaco Province
, in 1926. He first wrote for Argentine television in 1956 and made his directorial debut in 1962 with his first film: La Cifra Impar (Od numbers) based on a tale of Julio Cortázar (Cartas de mamá). The filmThe Venerable Ones
earned him a Golden Palm nomination at the Cannes Film Festival
, and his Circe
(1964), a Golden Bear
at the 14th Berlin International Film Festival
. Perhaps his best-known film, the bucolic Don Segundo Sombra
(1969), earned him a second Golden Palm nomination at Cannes.
In 1983 was desgnated as director oh the Instituto Nacional de Cine in the gobertment of Raúl Alfonsín.
In 1991 he founde the Universidad del Cine an institution devoted to film teaching and production.
Manuel Antin was born in Las Palmas
Las Palmas (Argentina)
Las Palmas is a rocket launch site in Argentina at used on November 12th, 1966 for the launch of some Titus rockets for observing a solar eclipse....
, Chaco Province
Chaco Province
Chaco is an Argentine province located in the north of the country, near the border with Paraguay. Its capital is Resistencia on the Paraná River opposite the city of Corrientes...
, in 1926. He first wrote for Argentine television in 1956 and made his directorial debut in 1962 with his first film: La Cifra Impar (Od numbers) based on a tale of Julio Cortázar (Cartas de mamá). The filmThe Venerable Ones
The Venerable Ones
The Venerable Ones is a 1962 Argentine film written and directed by Manuel Antín. It was entered into the 1963 Cannes Film Festival. - Cast :* Lautaro Murúa * Fernanda Mistral * Walter Vidarte * Leonardo Favio * Maurice Jouvet * Raúl Parini...
earned him a Golden Palm nomination at the Cannes Film Festival
Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes International Film Festival , is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France, which previews new films of all genres including documentaries from around the world. Founded in 1946, it is among the world's most prestigious and publicized film festivals...
, and his Circe
Circe (film)
Circe is a 1964 Argentine film directed by Manuel Antín. It was entered into the 14th Berlin International Film Festival.-Cast:* Graciela Borges* Raúl Aubel* Alberto Argibay* Alberto Barcel* Josefina Boneo* Lydia Lamaison* Juan Carlos Lima...
(1964), a Golden Bear
Golden Bear
According to legend, the Golden Bear was a large golden Ursus arctos. Members of the Ursus arctos species can reach masses of . The Grizzly Bear and the Kodiak Bear are North American subspecies of the Brown Bear....
at the 14th Berlin International Film Festival
14th Berlin International Film Festival
The 14th annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from June 26 to July 7, 1964.-Jury:* Anthony Mann * Hermann Schwerin* Lucas Demare* Jacques Doniol-Valcroze* Yorgos Javellas* Richard Todd* Takashi Hamama* Gerd Ressing...
. Perhaps his best-known film, the bucolic Don Segundo Sombra
Don Segundo Sombra (film)
Don Segundo Sombra is a 1969 Argentine drama film directed by Manuel Antín, based on the novel of the same name. It was entered into the 1970 Cannes Film Festival.-Cast:* Héctor Alterio - Gaucho in Black* Alejandra Boero - Quack Woman...
(1969), earned him a second Golden Palm nomination at Cannes.
In 1983 was desgnated as director oh the Instituto Nacional de Cine in the gobertment of Raúl Alfonsín.
In 1991 he founde the Universidad del Cine an institution devoted to film teaching and production.
Filmography
- La Invitación (1982)
- Allá lejos y hace tiempo (Far Away and Long Ago) (1978)
- La Sartén por el mango (In the Driver's Seat) (1972)
- Juan Manuel de Rosas (1972)
- Don Segundo SombraDon Segundo Sombra (film)Don Segundo Sombra is a 1969 Argentine drama film directed by Manuel Antín, based on the novel of the same name. It was entered into the 1970 Cannes Film Festival.-Cast:* Héctor Alterio - Gaucho in Black* Alejandra Boero - Quack Woman...
(1969) - Castigo al traidor (Punishment to the Traitor) (1966)
- Psique y sexoPsique y sexoPsique y sexo is a 1965 Argentine film....
(segment "La Estrella del desierto") (1965) - Intimidad de los parquesIntimidad de los parquesIntimidad de los parques is a 1965 Argentine film....
(1965) - CirceCirce (film)Circe is a 1964 Argentine film directed by Manuel Antín. It was entered into the 14th Berlin International Film Festival.-Cast:* Graciela Borges* Raúl Aubel* Alberto Argibay* Alberto Barcel* Josefina Boneo* Lydia Lamaison* Juan Carlos Lima...
(1964) - La Cifra impar (Odd Number) (1962)
- Los Venerables todosThe Venerable OnesThe Venerable Ones is a 1962 Argentine film written and directed by Manuel Antín. It was entered into the 1963 Cannes Film Festival. - Cast :* Lautaro Murúa * Fernanda Mistral * Walter Vidarte * Leonardo Favio * Maurice Jouvet * Raúl Parini...
(The Venerable Ones) (1962)