José A. Martínez Suárez

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
Other
Birthday
Oct 02, 1925 (99 years old)
Death date
Aug 17, 2019

José A. Martínez Suárez

Known For

The Generation of ‘60s. The Unknown Friendship
Movie 2024

The Generation of ‘60s. The Unknown Friendship

The differences of origin and poetics between José Martínez Suárez and Manuel Antin, representatives of the cinema of the ‘60s’ Generation, are proof of the heterogeneity of the period and, at the same time, share the creation of a renovating and personal aesthetic that observes reality with a critical eye.

El cine a través de la música
2h 7m
Movie 2019

El cine a través de la música

Tribute documentary on the relationship between music and image in the cinema, as a constitutive part of it, with great musical moments in Argentine films together with the words of those who compose and direct.

Soy lo que quise ser
1h 45m
Movie 2018

Soy lo que quise ser

Biographical documentary that traces the life of José Martínez Suárez, unconditional lover of cinema, president of the most important Film Festival of the continent. A lucid protagonist of his life and times.

Biography

José Antonio Martínez Suárez (2 October 1925 – 17 August 2019) was an Argentine film director and screenwriter. He worked on more than 20 films between 1949 and 2003. He was the brother of actresses Mirtha and Silvia Legrand.