Pere Portabella (1927) Pere Portabella is a Spanish filmmaker, producer, and politician. He studied chemistry in Madrid. In 1959, he founded the production company Films 59, which produced significant films like Luis Buñuel's “Viridiana” (1961). His most notable films include “Nocturno 29” (1969), “Cuadecuc, vampir” (1971), and “Umbracle” (1972). His works often blend documentary and fictional elements, employing avant-garde techniques to address political and social issues. Portabella’s commitment to political activism led him to a career in politics. In 1977, he was elected as a senator in Spain’s first democratic elections and participated in drafting the Spanish Constitution. Throughout his career, he has received numerous accolades, including the National Award of Cinema in 2009, and the Gaudí d’Honor Award from the Acadèmia del Cinema Català in 2012. His films have been featured in retrospectives at institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris.
Filmography:
(Valik/Selected): Nocturno 29 (1969), Cuadecuc, vampir (1971), Umbracle (1972), Pont de Varsòvia (1990), Die Stille vor Bach (2007), Informe general II. El nou rapte d'Europa (2015, doc)