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Rómulo Gallegos

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Rómulo Gallegos

Born August 2, 1884 · Caracas, Venezuela

Died April 4, 1969 · aged 84

Rómulo Ángel del Monte Carmelo Gallegos Freire (2 August 1884 – 5 April 1969) was a Venezuelan novelist and politician. For a period of nine months during 1948, he governed as the first freely elected president in Venezuela's history. Gallegos is considered the most relevant Venezuelan novelist of the 20th century, and a prominent figure in Latin American literature.

Known For

La doncella de piedraLa doncella de piedra · 1956
La doncella de piedra
★ 6.41956
MovieDrama
Adaptation of Rómulo Gallegos' novel Sobre la misma tierra. A young mixed-race woman is forced to choose between her tribal heritage and her position in white society.
Doña BárbaraDoña Bárbara · 1998
Doña Bárbara
★ 5.01998
MovieDrama
Dr. Santos wants to sell the ruined family farm to start a new life with his girlfriend in Europe. Instead, he succumbs to the country's fascination and tries to rebuild the ranch with his ancestors. He meets two fascinating women: The beautiful Doña Bárbara, who is said to bewitch every man, and her wildly grown and equally beautiful daughter.
La trepadoraLa trepadora · 1924
La trepadora
★ 7.01924
MovieDrama
Victoria Guanipa, a woman of mixed race uses her beauty and cunning to climb the social ladder and gain power in a society marked by racial and class divisions. Her ambition clashes with the traditions of the landowning family she marries into, particularly with Nicolás del Casal, who represents old aristocratic values.
Me llaman el cantaclaroMe llaman el cantaclaro · 1964
Me llaman el cantaclaro
★ 6.31964
MovieComedyWestern
The story of the ruthless female boss of a hacienda who meets her match in the city-educated Santos Luzardo.
Doña BárbaraDoña Bárbara · 1943
Doña Bárbara
★ 7.11943
MovieDramaWestern
A woman hardened by her past now runs a ranch she acquired through manipulation and bribery.
CantaclaroCantaclaro · 1946
Cantaclaro
★ 6.51946
MovieDramaMusic
A rootless wilderness-dude in the Venezuelan outback gets caught up in some human dramas despite himself.
Juan de la calleJuan de la calle · 1941
Juan de la calle
★ 7.01941
MovieDrama
Narrates the story of a homeless shoeshine boy who lives under a bridge.
La señora de enfrenteLa señora de enfrente · 1945
La señora de enfrente
★ 6.01945
Movie
Two travelers visiting a small town link up together and then run afoul of the gossip of church ladies.

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