Jorge Fons
Directing
Biography
Jorge Fons Pérez (23 April 1939 – 22 September 2022) was a Mexican film director.
He belonged to the first generation of film directors of the UNAM. His short film, Caridad (1973), is still considered one of the best films in Mexican cinema. Two of the most important films of his filmography are Rojo amanecer (1989) and El callejón de los milagros (1995) based on the homonymous book by Naguib Mahfouz, Midaq Alley of 1947, which breaks the classic lineal plots in films.
His 1976 film, Los albañiles, won the Silver Bear at the 27th Berlin International Film Festival. In 1995, his film El callejón de los milagros won a Special Mention at the 45th Berlin International Film Festival.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Jorge Fons
Filmography
Acting (2)
2013
Disruptedas Self
6.8
1972
Tú, yo, nosotrosas Ernesto
6.3
Production & Directing (33)
2010
File of Attempted MurderScreenplay
6.3
2010
File of Attempted MurderDirector
6.3
2003
The SummitDirector
8.0
2003
The SummitWriter
8.0
1995
Midaq AlleyDirector
7.3
1990
Red DawnDirector
8.2
1981
Everyone's Hell So FearedScreenplay
6.1
1979
Así es VietnamDirector
6.0
1976
The BricklayersDirector
6.6
1976
The BricklayersScreenplay
6.6
1974
Cinco mil dolares de recompensaDirector
5.5
1974
Faith, Hope and CharityDirector
6.5
1974
CharityDirector
1974
CharityWriter
1973
Partners and LoversWriter
4.0
1973
The CubsWriter
5.2
1973
The CubsDirector
5.2
1973
JoryDirector
7.4
1972
Tú, yo, nosotrosDirector
6.3
1972
Tú, yo, nosotrosWriter
6.3
1970
El QueliteDirector
5.2
1970
El QueliteAdaptation
5.2
1970
Matrimonio y SexoAdaptation
5.0
1969
The Children's HourAssistant Director
5.7
1969
Love TrapsWriter
5.6
1969
Love TrapsDirector
5.6
1969
The SurpriseDirector
1969
The SurpriseWriter
1965
The Two ElenasAssistant Director
10.0
1965
The Beloved OnesAssistant Director
6.3
1965
A Pure SoulAssistant Director
6.2
1965
Pulquería La RositaWriter
10.0
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Los nueve infiernosConsulting Producer