César Fernández Ardavín

Writer, Director, Producer

July 22, 1923 — September 7, 2012 (89 years)
César Fernández Ardavín (22 July 1923 – 7 September 2012) was a Spanish film director and screenwriter. He directed more than 40 films between 1952 and 1979. His 1959 film El Lazarillo de Tormes won the Golden Bear at the 10th Berlin International Film Festival. His 1969 film The Wanton of Spain was entered into the 6th Moscow International Film Festival.

He was the nephew of the director Eusebio Fernández Ardavín and began his career working for him.

Known For

  • Lazarillo
    Lazarillo1959
  • Skin Deep
    Skin Deep1979
  • The Wanton of Spain
    The Wanton of Spain1969
  • The Last Romantic Lover
    The Last Romantic Lover1978
  • Botón de ancla
    Botón de ancla1948
  • El Vaquero and the Girl
    El Vaquero and the Girl1956
  • Doña Perfecta
    Doña Perfecta1977
  • No matarás
    No matarás1975
  • Billete para Tánger
    Billete para Tánger1955

Filmography