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Belén Funes

b. 1984

Spanish film director

Film director Screenwriter
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About Belén Funes

Born 1984. Belén Funes is a Spanish film director and screenwriter.

Belén Funes (born 1984) is a Catalan film director. She is most noted for her 2019 feature film debut A Thief's Daughter (La hija de un ladrón), for which she won the Gaudí Award for Best Director at the 12th Gaudí Awards, and the Goya Award for Best New Director at the 34th Goya Awards.

Born in Barcelona,

Filmography A Thief's Daughter (La hija de un ladrón) - 2019 The Exiles (Los Tortuga) - 2024

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Important facts

Born
1984, Barcelona
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Film director, screenwriter
Nationality
Spain
Education
Cinema and Audiovisual School of Catalonia, Escuela Internacional de Cine y Televisión
Awards
Goya Award for Best New Director; Gaudí Award for new director

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Belén Funes?

Spanish film director

When was Belén Funes born?

Belén Funes was born in 1984 in Barcelona.

What is Belén Funes's occupation?

Belén Funes is a film director and screenwriter.

What nationality is Belén Funes?

Belén Funes is Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Belén Funes

· Wikidata: Q76288925

· DBpedia: Belén Funes

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