Directing

César Fernández Ardavín

Born July 22, 1923 · Madrid, Spain

Died September 7, 2012 · aged 89

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…

Known For

La llamada de ÁfricaLa llamada de África · 1952
La llamada de África
6.01952
MovieDrama
The Wanton of SpainThe Wanton of Spain · 1969
The Wanton of Spain
6.61969
MovieDrama
In the last years of the Middle Ages, the Corpus Christi procession takes place in the Spanish city of Toledo. There, the young Calixto meets the beautiful lady Melibea, and he falls in love immediately, trying to court her, but getting only the rejection of the young woman. Determined to make her his mistress, Calixto chases her wherever she goes, thus causing "incidental" encounters. Then the lover decides to follow the advice of his servant Sempronius and go to an old bawd called Celestina, who, with the help of her evil arts and tips, bow down Melibea's will and causes tragic consequences for everyone.
Skin DeepSkin Deep · 1979
Skin Deep
5.51979
MovieComedyRomance
Danny, whose summer vacation with three friends and some nudists from Norway, turns into a real mess as sexual rivalries and jealousy escalate into tragedy.
Botón de anclaBotón de ancla · 1948
Botón de ancla
6.01948
MovieDrama
Marín, Galicia, Spain. Carlos, José Luis and Enrique, three good friends and final year students in the Naval Academy, argue due to love issues.
La GataLa Gata · 1956
La Gata
6.01956
MovieDrama
In a country house dedicated to breeding bulls, bound for bullfighting, a love story emerges, conditioned by social class differences.
The Last Romantic LoverThe Last Romantic Lover · 1978
The Last Romantic Lover
4.91978
MovieRomanceDrama
The romance between a lion tamer and a liberated girl.
Billete para TángerBillete para Tánger · 1955
Billete para Tánger
8.01955
MovieCrime
A complex espionage plot unfolds in the cosmopolitan city of Tangier.
No matarásNo matarás · 1975
No matarás
9.01975
MovieDrama

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