Luis Buñuel
- Biography
- Sent off for a Jesuit education by his prosperous Spanish parents, Luis Buñuel went on to attend the University of Madrid, where he first became interested in the burgeoning European film industry.
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- Born
- February 22, 1900
- Died
- July 29, 1983
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Nominated | Oscar | Best Adapted Screenplay That Obscure Object of Desire |
| 1978 | Nominated | Oscar | Best Foreign Language Film That Obscure Object of Desire |
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Won | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Screenplay The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie |
| 1973 | Nominated | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Picture The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie |
National Board of Review
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Won | National Board of Review | Best Director That Obscure Object of Desire |
Films
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