As Director, As Writer
Desired
1951
5.3
Roberto Gavaldón
Directing
Birth Date
June 7, 1909
Place of Birth
Jimenez, Chihuahua, Mexico
Date of Death
September 4, 1986
Biography
Roberto Gavaldón 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. His 1960 film Macario was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but did not win.
