Luis Buñuel

A master of surrealist cinema, Luis Buñuel was born in 1900 in the small town of Calanda, Spain and began his active filmmaking career in the late 1920s. Known for his unique blending of surrealism and social criticism, his filmography spans diverse genres including drama and documentary, with his most famous works being "The Exterminating Angel," "Belle de Jour," and "The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie," the latter of which won him an Academy Award. His authorial style is characterized by his vivid dream sequences, bold satire, and often scandalous critique of the bourgeoisie and the Catholic Church. Luis Buñuel, with his unapologetically provocative vision and relentless pursuit of artistic truth, has forever left his mark on the world of cinema.