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Mariano Ozores: Documentary celebrates centenary of prolific Spanish director
The documentary 'La risa de un país', directed by Marcos Hernández and Juanma Jiménez, celebrates the centenary of the birth of Mariano Ozores, one of Spain's most prolific and commercially successful film directors.
Ozores holds the record for having 36 of his 95 films surpass one million spectators. While often dismissed by contemporary critics, he was highly popular with the public. The documentary utilizes personal footage from the 1950s and 1960s provided by his family and includes testimonies from his daughters, relatives, and former colleagues such as José Sacristán and Josele Román.
The film also explores his career trajectory, noting that after the commercial failure of his critically acclaimed 1964 film 'La hora incógnita', Ozores pivoted toward popular entertainment to ensure financial stability.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] 36 of Ozores' films exceeded one million spectators. www.diariodejerez.es · www.europasur.es · www.huelvainformacion.es
- [● 3 SOURCES] Mariano Ozores directed 95 films. www.diariodejerez.es · www.europasur.es · www.huelvainformacion.es
- [● 3 SOURCES] The documentary 'La risa de un país' celebrates the centenary of Mariano Ozores' birth. www.diariodejerez.es · www.europasur.es · www.huelvainformacion.es
- [● 3 SOURCES] The film 'La hora incógnita' (1964) was Ozores' only critically acclaimed film. www.diariodejerez.es · www.europasur.es · www.huelvainformacion.es