About

Known credits:
14
Birthday:
1930-07-18
Place of birth:
Valencia, Spain
Website:
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Juan García Atienza

Overview

Juan García Atienza was a multifaceted Spanish writer, filmmaker, and researcher renowned for his contributions to literature and cinema. He earned a degree in Romance Philology from the Complutense University of Madrid, where he also pursued studies in cinematography. Atienza began his career as a film critic for various specialized magazines, which led to his involvement in the film industry as a screenwriter, assistant director, and producer. He directed several short films and the feature film Los dinamiteros (1964), a comedy inspired by Italian neorealism. In the 1970s, Atienza shifted his focus to writing, producing over 50 books that delve into historical and anthropological themes, particularly exploring the mysteries of the Middle Ages and the legacy of the Knights Templar. His seminal work, Guía de la España mágica (1981), is considered a cornerstone in the study of Spain's mystical heritage.

Known for

Directing
1972 Los Paladines Directing Director 69
Fair
1964 Los dinamiteros Directing Director 58
Average
1962 Salto mortal Directing Assistant Director N/A
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1961 Goliath Against the Giants Directing First Assistant Director 59
Average
1960 Días de feria Directing Assistant Director 59
Average
1959 Juego de niños Directing Assistant Director 59
Average
1958 El inquilino Directing Script Supervisor 58
Average
1958 Carlota Directing Assistant Director N/A
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1957 Polvorilla Directing Assistant Director N/A
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1957 Susanna and Me Directing Script Supervisor 59
Average
1957 Susanna and Me Directing Assistant Director 59
Average

Writing
1966 El Greco Writing Writer 58
Average
1964 Los dinamiteros Writing Writer 58
Average
1963 El turista Writing Story N/A
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