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Marcela Walerstein
Marcela Walerstein Martín (born in San Fernando de Apure, Apure 1971) is a Venezuelan actress. Biography Walerstein is of Mexican and Ashkenazi origin on her father's side, and Cuban and Yugoslavian on her mother's side. She comes from a family of film lovers and is the granddaughter of Gregorio Walerstein and daughter of Mauricio Walerstein. In 1989, she was elected Miss Apure, which allowed her to participate in the prestigious Miss Venezuela contest, where she was disqualified. She then pursued a career as an actress and model. She rose to prominence when she played Emmanuelle, a character created by novelist Emmanuelle Arsan, in a series of erotic films based on the movie Emmanuelle. Filmography Film * 1991: ''Jet Marbella Set'' * 1991: ''Solo o en compañía de otros'' (Gabriela) * 1991: ''El amor sí tiene cura'' * 1991: ''Los platos del diablo'' (Lisbeth Dorante) * 1993: '' El laberinto griego'' (Tamara) * 1994: ''La leyenda de la doncella'' (Rosalía) * 1994: ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mauricio Walerstein
Mauricio Walerstein (29 March 1945 – 3 July 2016) was a Mexican film director, screenwriter and film producer who spent much of his career in Venezuela.Mauricio Walerstein, a Key Figure in Venezuelan Cinema, Dies He directed 17 films between 1971 and 2014. His 1973 film ''Cuando quiero llorar no lloro'', an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Venezuelan writer , was entered into the |
1993 In Film
The year 1993 in film involved many significant films, including the blockbuster hits ''Jurassic Park (film), Jurassic Park'', ''The Fugitive (1993 film), The Fugitive,'' and ''The Firm (1993 film), The Firm''. (For more about films in foreign languages, check sources in those languages.) Highest-grossing films The top 10 films released in 1993 by worldwide gross are as follows: Events * January 1 – China Film Group Corporation, China Film Import & Export Corporation ends its 40-year monopoly distributing all films in China, with 16 other Chinese film studios now responsible for distributing their own films. * January 29 – ''Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992 film), Bram Stoker's Dracula'' opens in the United Kingdom setting an opening weekend record of £2,633,635 million. * March 31 – actor Brandon Lee is accidentally killed during the filming of ''The Crow (1994 film), The Crow''. * May 27 – actress Kim Basinger files for bankruptcy after a California judge initially order ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Venezuelan Television Actresses
Venezuelans (Spanish: ''venezolanos'') are the citizens identified with the country of Venezuela. This connection may be through citizenship, descent or cultural. For most Venezuelans, many or all of these connections exist and are the source of their Venezuelan citizenship or their bond to Venezuela. Venezuela is a diverse and multilingual country, home to a melting pot of people of distinct origins, as a result, many Venezuelans do not regard their nationality with ethnicity, but with citizenship or allegiance. Venezuela as Argentina and Brazil, received most immigrants, during 1820s to 1930s Venezuela received a major wave of 2.1 million European immigrants, being the third country in Latin America to have received Europeans, behind Argentina and Brazil. Historical and ethnic aspects Pre-Columbian period Writing was not used in pre-Columbian times, a historical stage where various groups began to move throughout the Americas, thus making it difficult to find evidence o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1971 Births
* The year 1971 had three partial solar eclipses (Solar eclipse of February 25, 1971, February 25, Solar eclipse of July 22, 1971, July 22 and Solar eclipse of August 20, 1971, August 20) and two total lunar eclipses (February 1971 lunar eclipse, February 10, and August 1971 lunar eclipse, August 6). The world population increased by 2.1% this year, the highest increase in history. Events January * January 2 – 1971 Ibrox disaster: During a crush, 66 people are killed and over 200 injured in Glasgow, Scotland. * January 5 – The first ever One Day International cricket match is played between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. * January 8 – Tupamaros kidnap Geoffrey Jackson, British ambassador to Uruguay, in Montevideo, keeping him captive until September. * January 9 – Uruguayan president Jorge Pacheco Areco demands emergency powers for 90 days due to kidnappings, and receives them the next day. * January 12 – The landmark United States televis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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2005 In Film
2005 in film is an overview of events, including the highest-grossing films, award ceremonies, festivals, a list of country-specific lists of films released, notable deaths and film debuts. Highest-grossing films The top 10 films released in 2005 by worldwide gross are as follows: Events Awards 2005 films By country/region * List of American films of 2005 * List of Argentine films of 2005 * List of Australian films of 2005 * List of Bangladeshi films of 2005 * List of Brazilian films of 2005 * List of British films of 2005 * List of Chinese films of 2005 * List of Canadian films of 2005 * List of Dutch films of 2005 * List of French films of 2005 * List of German films of the 2000s * List of Hong Kong films of 2005 * List of Indian films of 2005 ** List of Bengali films of 2005 ** List of Bollywood films of 2005 ** List of Kannada films of 2005 ** List of Malayalam films of 2005 ** List of Tamil films of 2005 ** List of Telugu films of 2005 * List ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ten Days Without Love
''Ten Days Without Love'' () is a 2001 Spanish film directed by Miguel Albaladejo starring Sergi López and Mariola Fuentes. Plot Miguel's life changes completely when his wife starts a romance with his father. He is a psychiatrist, and one of his patients steals his wallet. When he goes to his place to retrieve it, he meets the patient's sister, Jasmina, an outspoken hairdresser. They fall in love, and everyone ends happily. Cast Release The film was theatrically released in Spain on 2 February 2001. Reception Jonathan Holland of ''Variety'' deemed the "superbly scripted romance" to be "a deft, practiced piece of charming ensemble playing that presses all the right emotional buttons without forgoing its socio-critical edge". Accolades , - , align = "center" rowspan = "2" , 2002 , , rowspan = "2" , 16th Goya Awards , , Best Supporting Actor , , Emilio Gutiérrez Caba , , , , rowspan = "2" , , - , Best Original Song , , Olga Román , , See also * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2001 In Film
The year 2001 in film involved some significant events, including the first installments of the ''Harry Potter'', '' Fast & Furious'', '' Spy Kids'', '' Monsters, Inc.'' and '' Shrek'' franchises, and ''The Lord of the Rings'' and '' Ocean's'' trilogies. Significant non-English language films released included '' Monsoon Wedding'', '' Amélie'' and '' Spirited Away''. There was one film, '' Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'', that passed over $1 billion in a re-release of 2020. The inaugural entries of the ''Harry Potter'' and ''Lord of the Rings'' film franchises prompted a shift in both the film and literary communities by propelling fantasy into mainstream culture, popularising young adult novels, and reforming the blockbuster to promote film franchises and cater to fandom communities. Highest-grossing films The top 10 films released in 2001 by worldwide gross are as follows: '' Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'' grossed $974 million, and became the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1994 In Film
This is a list of films released in 1994. The top worldwide grosser was ''The Lion King'', becoming the highest-grossing animated film of all-time, although it was slightly overtaken at the North American domestic box office by ''Forrest Gump'', which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. The year is considered to be one of Hollywood's best years for cinema during the post-Golden Age era, setting the standard for the movies of the modern age. Also in 1994, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer celebrated its 70th anniversary. Highest-grossing films The top 10 films released in 1994 by worldwide gross are as follows: Events *February 15 - Viacom acquired 50.1% of Paramount Communications Inc. for $9.75 billion, following a five-month battle with QVC. *March 4 - Actor John Candy dies of a heart attack at the age of 43 while on location in Durango, Mexico for the film '' Wagons East''. *March 21 - Steven Spielberg wins his first Academy Award for Best Director for ''Schindler's List''. * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Greek Labyrinth
''The Greek Labyrinth'' () is a 1993 Spanish thriller film directed by Rafael Alcázar based on a story by Manuel Vázquez Montalbán which stars Omero Antonutti, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, and Eusebio Poncela. It is set in and around the city of Barcelona. Cast Release The film was released theatrically in Spain on 8 January 1993. Accolades , - , align = "center" , 1993 , , 7th Goya Awards The 7th Goya Awards were presented in Madrid, Spain on 13 March 1993. The gala was hosted by Imanol Arias. ''Belle Époque'' won the award for Best Film. Winners and nominees Major award nominees Other award nominees Honorary Goya * Imanol ... , , Best Adapted Screenplay , , Manuel Vázquez Montalbán, Rafael Alcázar , , , , See also * List of Spanish films of 1993 References External links * 1993 films 1990s mystery thriller films Spanish detective films 1990s Spanish-language films Spanish mystery thriller films 1990s Spanish films {{1990s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1991 In Film
The year 1991 in film involved numerous significant events. Important films released this year included '' The Silence of the Lambs'', '' Beauty and the Beast'', '' Thelma & Louise'', '' JFK'' and '' Terminator 2: Judgment Day''. Highest-grossing films The top 10 films released in 1991 by worldwide gross are as follows: Events *February 14 – '' The Silence of the Lambs'' is released and becomes only the third film after '' It Happened One Night'' (1934) and '' One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'' (1975) to win the top five categories at the Academy Awards: Best Picture; Best Director (Jonathan Demme); Best Actor (Anthony Hopkins); Best Actress ( Jodie Foster); and Best Adapted Screenplay ( Ted Tally). It is also the first, and to date only, Best Picture winner widely considered to be a horror film. * March 20 - Frank Mancuso Sr. leaves as the head of Paramount Pictures. * July 1 - Brandon Tartikoff is appointed as chairman of Paramount Pictures. * July 3 – '' Terminat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gregorio Walerstein
Gregorio Walerstein Weinstock (22 February 1913 – 24 January 2002) was a Mexican film producer and screenwriter of Jewish descent. He produced 193 films between 1941 and 1989. His productions include ''Ash Wednesday'' (1958), which was entered into the 8th Berlin International Film Festival, and '' La Valentina'' (1966), his last collaboration with actress María Félix. He also discovered actresses Flor Silvestre, Ofelia Montesco, and Hilda Aguirre. Selected filmography * '' Alejandra'' (1942) * ''The Count of Monte Cristo'' (1942) * ''My Memories of Mexico'' (1944) * '' The Two Orphans'' (1944) * '' Everybody's Woman'' (1946) * '' The Operetta Queen'' (1946) * ''The Road to Sacramento'' (1946) * '' The Thief'' (1947) * ''Bel Ami'' (1947) * '' The Private Life of Mark Antony and Cleopatra'' (1947) * '' Maclovia'' (1948) * ''Midnight'' (1949) * '' A Galician in Mexico'' (1949) * '' The Perez Family'' (1949) * '' The Devil Is a Woman'' (1950) * '' Primero soy mexicano'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
