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Roberto Gavaldón

Mexican

Roberto Gavaldón (June 7, 1909, in Jiménez, Chihuahua – September 4, 1986, in Mexico City) was a Mexican film director. Eight of Gavaldón's films were featured on the list 100 Best Movies of the Cinema of Mexico. His 1958 film Ash Wednesday was entered into the 8th Berlin International Film Festival and his 1959 film Beyond All Limits was entered into the following years festival.

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Roberto Gavaldón

Macario 1959
Camelia 1953