Vicente Aranda

Vicente Aranda

Deceased · Born: Nov 9, 1926 · Died: May 26, 2015

Personal Details

BornNov 9, 1926 Barcelona, Spain

Biography

Vicente Aranda, a Spanish film director, screenwriter, and producer, was a highly acclaimed filmmaker renowned for his refined and deeply personal style. As a founding member of the esteemed Barcelona School of Film, he established himself as a prominent figure in the Spanish cinematic landscape.

Aranda's remarkable career was marked by his ability to bring contemporary Spanish novels to life on the big screen, captivating audiences with his unique and nuanced storytelling approach. His films often explored complex social issues, delving into the human experience with unflinching candor.

One of Aranda's defining characteristics was his use of melodrama as a narrative device, cleverly employing its codes to convey the multifaceted nature of human desire. This recurring theme, combined with his exploration of love as an uncontrollable passion, eroticism, and cruelty, resulted in a filmography that was both provocative and thought-provoking.

Throughout his illustrious career, Aranda's work was marked by its emotional intensity, intellectual depth, and unwavering commitment to his artistic vision. As a result, he left an indelible mark on the world of Spanish cinema, cementing his status as one of the country's most celebrated filmmakers.

Career

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2007
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2007
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2006
The Maidens' Conspiracy
The Maidens' Conspiracy as Director, Screenplay
{"id":223225,"title":"Carmen","year":"2003","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/carmen-2003","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6tt07o7i7o30.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6tt07o7i7o30.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
Carmen
Carmen as Director, Writer
{"id":219535,"title":"Madness of Joan","year":"2001","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/madness-of-joan","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_219535.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_219535.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
Madness of Joan
Madness of Joan as Director, Screenplay
{"id":26961,"title":"Celos","year":"1999","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/celos","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_26961.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_26961.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
Celos
Celos as Director, Screenplay
{"id":227635,"title":"The Naked Eye","year":"1998","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-naked-eye-1998","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_227635.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_227635.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
The Naked Eye
The Naked Eye as Director, Screenplay
{"id":57461,"title":"Lumi\u00e8re and Company","year":"1995","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/lumiere-and-company","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_57461.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_57461.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
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1994
La pasión turca
La pasión turca as Director, Screenplay
{"id":219605,"title":"Lovers: A True Story","year":"1991","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/lovers-a-true-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_219605.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_219605.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
Lovers: A True Story
Lovers: A True Story as Director, Writer
{"id":220891,"title":"If They Tell You I Fell","year":"1989","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/if-they-tell-you-i-fell","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_220891.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_220891.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
If They Tell You I Fell
If They Tell You I Fell as Director, Screenplay
{"id":222014,"title":"El Lute II: Tomorrow I'll Be Free","year":"1988","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/el-lute-ii-tomorrow-ill-be-free","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_222014.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_222014.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
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1987
El Lute: Run for Your Life
El Lute: Run for Your Life as Director, Screenplay
{"id":28042,"title":"The Blood Spattered Bride","year":"1972","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-blood-spattered-bride","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_28042.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_28042.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
The Blood Spattered Bride
The Blood Spattered Bride as Director, Screenplay