Director: Roberto Gavaldón

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Birthday: 1909-06-07
Born in: Jimenez, Chihuahua, Mexico
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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Macario

Poor, hungry peasant Macario longs for just one good meal on the Day of the Dead. After his wife cooks a turkey for him, he meets three apparitions, the Devil, God, and Death. Each asks him to share his turkey, but he refuses all except Death. In return, Death gives him a bottle of water which will heal any illness. Soon, Macario is more wealthy than the village doctor, which draws the attention of the feared Inquisition.
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The Other One

A mousy, poor manicurist seeks to switch places with her more glamorous, wealthy twin sister.
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The Other One

1946

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Don Quijote cabalga de nuevo

A new vision of the Knight of the sad figure, which lives obsessed by the chivalry and its codes of honor. Accompanied by his unusual squire Sancho Panza, Don Quixote recalls some of the adventures they've shared.
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Don Quijote cabalga de nuevo

1973

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The Barracks

The film chronicles the adventures of a peasant family of the late nineteenth century to push through his work with the opposition and hatred of the rest of the villagers.
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The Barracks

1945

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The Golden Cockerel

A poor, but very lucky man in the cock fighting, is hired by a rich man, but both are in love with the same woman
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The Golden Cockerel

1964

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The Kneeling Goddess

Legendary superstar María Félix, stars in this melodrama noir playing the role of Raquel, a woman who has a passionate love affair with married aristocrat Antonio. However, a sensual sculpture untitled “The Kneeling Goddess” and modeled after Raquel will lead Antonio down a memory lane he'd rather soon forget.
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The Kneeling Goddess

1947

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