Raúl Ruiz
Chilean filmmaker and director of 'Time Regained'
Born
1941
84 years ago
Died
August 19th, 2011
13 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Chile
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A prominent Chilean director and producer, recognized for a unique filmmaking style and exploration of complex narratives. Ruiz's career began in the 1960s, and he became influential in the Latin American cinema landscape. He directed over a hundred films, with notable works including 'Time Regained', 'Three Crowns of the Sailor', and 'The Golden Boat'. His films often incorporated themes of memory, identity, and the surreal. Ruiz moved to France during the Pinochet regime in Chile, where he continued to work and gain international acclaim. He remained active in cinema until his death in 2011.
Directed 'Time Regained'
Directed 'Three Crowns of the Sailor'
Directed 'The Golden Boat'
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