Joris Ivens
Dutch documentary filmmaker and director
Born
1898
127 years ago
Died
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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