Joris Ivens

Dutch documentary filmmaker and director

Joris Ivens - Dutch documentary filmmaker and director
Born

1898
127 years ago

Died

June 28th, 1989
35 years ago — 91 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Netherlands

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A prominent figure in documentary filmmaking, one of the early pioneers in the genre. Ivens crafted a unique style that blended political themes with avant-garde techniques. Produced several influential films, including 'The Spanish Earth,' which documented the Spanish Civil War. Worked extensively in both documentary production and innovative film direction, utilizing the medium to express political and social issues. His career spanned several decades, influencing generations of filmmakers.

Directed 'The Spanish Earth' (1937)

Created 'The Shot of the Flying Horse' (1957)

Won the International Documentary Association's Career Achievement Award (1989)

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