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Mariano Ozores, Prolific Spanish Comedy Director, Dies at 98

The filmmaker behind 96 films and a key figure in Spain's destape era leaves a legacy of laughter and popular success.

Andrés Pajares y Fernando Esteso en 'Los bingueros' (1979).
Mariano Ozores.
Luisa Puchol, madre de los hermanos Ozores, en el estudio del pintor José Pinazo.
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Overview

  • Mariano Ozores passed away at his home in Madrid at the age of 98, as confirmed by the Spanish Academy of Cinema.
  • Known for his prolific career, Ozores directed 96 films that attracted 87 million cinema-goers and wrote 150 scripts, focusing on popular comedies.
  • He was instrumental during Spain's destape era, collaborating with producer José María Reyzabal and actors Fernando Esteso and Andrés Pajares on nine box office hits.
  • In 2016, Ozores received the Honorary Goya for his enduring contributions to Spanish cinema, particularly in the comedy genre.
  • Retiring in 1992 due to fatigue, he remained a defining figure in Spanish popular culture, shaping generations with his mass-appeal humor.