Pere Portabella
Pere Portabella (born February 11, 1929 in Figueres ) is a Spanish filmmaker.
From 1960 he worked as a film producer, including for Luis Buñuels Viridiana and Carlos Sauras The Street Boys . From 1968, Nocturno 29, his first feature-length film, appeared as a director. In his work he mixes documentary recordings with fictional scenes. In addition to the feature films, he also made a number of experimental short films. A long-term partner of his was the musician and conceptual artist Carles Santos Ventura . Portabella tried to create an alternative film world, beyond distraction and the pursuit of profit.
From 1977 to 1988 Portabella was a member of the Catalan Parliament.
Filmography
- 1968: Nocturno 29
- 1970: Cuadecuc, vampire
- 1972: Gantants 72
- 1974: El sopar
- 1977: Informe general
- 1990: Pont de Varsòvia
- 2007: The silence before Bach
Web links
- Homepage
- Pere Portabella in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Pere Portabella. Detailed information on Portabella as part of the retrospective at MoMA 2007
Individual evidence
- ↑ The discreet charm of the avant-garde at taz.de.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Portabella, Pere |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Spanish filmmaker |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 11, 1929 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Figueres |