Eduardo Mignogna

Argentinian director and screenwriter

Eduardo Mignogna - Argentinian director and screenwriter
Born

August 17th, 1940
85 years ago

Died

October 6th, 2006
19 years ago — 66 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Argentina

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A prominent director and screenwriter, primarily worked in Argentine cinema. Directed films that captured the essence of Argentine culture and society. Collaborated with various actors and contributed significantly to the film industry. His work often featured deep emotional narratives reflective of real-life situations in Argentina.

Directed 'El Grito en el cielo'

Wrote and directed 'La sacra familia'

Directed the film 'El camino de los ingleses'

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