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Rafael Azcona

Rafael Azcona (October 24, 1926 – March 24, 2008) was an awarded Spanish screenwriter and novelist who has worked with some of the best Spanish and international filmmakers. Azcona won five Goya Awards during his career, including a lifetime achievement award in 1998.[1]

He was born in the northern Spanish city Logroño on October 24, 1926.[1] Azcona initially began his career writing for humor magazines.[1] He became known as a scriptwriter when he wrote the script for the film, El Pisito (The Little Apartment), which was based on his own novel.[1] The 1959 film was directed by Italian film director, Marco Ferreri.[1]

Azcona teamed up with director Fernando Trueba in “Belle Époque,” which won an Academy Award for best foreign film in 1994.[1] He collaborated with other Spanish directors including Luis Berlanga and Carlos Saura.[1] Azcona was also awarded the Spanish Fine Arts Gold Medal in 1994.[1]

Rafael Azcona died at his home in Madrid, Spain, on March 23, 2008, at the age of 81.[1] He was survived by his wife, Susi.[1]

Selected Filmography as Screenwriter

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Rafael Azcona, Spanish Writer, Dies at 81", Associated Press, New York Times, 2008-04-04. Retrieved on 2008-04-06. 

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