One of the most iconic figures of Spanish and, in a broader sense, European cinema, a Spanish director. Carlos Saura he took his last breath today at the age of 91, the Spanish Film Academy announced.

Among other things, he signed such great films as “Hunting“Anna and the Wolves“,”feed the crows” And “mint frappe“. Saura’s big fan was the legendary Stanley Kubrick, and an important source of inspiration – both in his cinematography and themes – was Luis Buñuel.

Spanish director Carlos Saura dies

Le cinéaste sétait fait une fame all over the world under the Francoist dictatorship, avec des films comme “Peppermint frappe” ou “Cria cuervos”. https://t.co/jpHWEnnGOs

— Le Monde (@lemondefr) February 10, 2023

“The Film Academy is deeply saddened to announce the death of Carlos Saura, one of the founders of cinema in the history of Spanish cinema, who passed away today at home at the age of 91, surrounded by his loved ones,” the Academy said on Twitter. .

La Academia de Cine announces with deep regret the passing of Carlos Saura, Goya de Honor 2023. Saura, one of the main directors in the history of Spanish cinema, passed away today at his home at the age of 91, surrounded by his loved ones. pic.twitter.com/VJMJZYnzm7

— Film Academy (@Academiadecine) February 10, 2023

Saura, among many career highlights, was nominated for the 1979 Academy Award for Foreign Language Film for Mom Turns 100.

According to APE-MPE, Reuters and Le Monde.