Juan García Atienza
Known for
Directing
Born
July 18, 1930
Birthplace
Valencia, Spain
Died
June 16, 2011 (aged 80)
Biography
Juan García Atienza was a multifaceted Spanish writer, filmmaker, and researcher renowned for his contributions to literature and cinema. He earned a degree in Romance Philology from the Complutense University of Madrid, where he also pursued studies in cinematography. Atienza began his career as a film critic for various specialized magazines, which led to his involvement in the film industry as a screenwriter, assistant director, and producer. He directed several short films and the feature film Los dinamiteros (1964), a comedy inspired by Italian neorealism. In the 1970s, Atienza shifted his focus to writing, producing over 50 books that delve into historical and anthropological themes, p...
Best known work
Filmography
1972
1972
1966
El GrecoWriter
1964
Los dinamiterosWriter, Director
1963
El turistaStory
1962
Salto mortalAssistant Director
1961
Goliath Against the GiantsFirst Assistant Director
1960
Días de feriaAssistant Director
1959
Juego de niñosAssistant Director
1958
El inquilinoScript Supervisor
1958
CarlotaAssistant Director
1957
PolvorillaAssistant Director
1957
Susanna and MeAssistant Director, Script Supervisor









