Director
Luis Puenzo
1946
Full page on IMDbWho they are
- Born
- 19 February 1946, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Known for
- The Official Story
, Old Gringo, The Plague
Luis Puenzo is an Argentine director, born in Buenos Aires in 1946. He is best known for The Official Story (1985), a drama about the legacy of Argentina's military dictatorship, which became the country's first Oscar-winning film. He later worked on international productions such as Old Gringo.
Where to start
The Official Story (1985)Full guide
His landmark drama about a woman confronting her adopted daughter's origins under dictatorship; brought Argentina its first Oscar.
Old Gringo (1989)Log in to add it to the library
His English-language follow-up, set during the Mexican Revolution, marking his move into international production.
The Plague (1992)Log in to add it to the library
An adaptation of Camus's novel, showing his continued interest in literary and political themes.
The Whore and the Whale (2004)Log in to add it to the library
A later feature that shows his continued work as a director in Argentine cinema.
Their films in the library
Awards
- 1986 – Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, for The Official Story (Argentina's first)
- 1986 – Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film, for The Official Story
The full list · 11
- 1973Luces de mis zapatosLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1975Las sorpresasLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1985The Official StoryLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1989Old GringoLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1992The PlagueLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1996MalajuntaLog in to add it to the libraryActor
- 2004The Whore and the WhaleLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2005Directed by...Log in to add it to the libraryActor
- 2019El cine a través de la músicaLog in to add it to the libraryActor
- 2021Chango, the Light UncoversLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Himself
- 2022Norma Aleandro, el vuelo de la mariposaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.