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Héctor Canziani

b. 1901

Argentine film director and writer

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About Héctor Canziani

Born 1901. Héctor Canziani was an Argentine film director, writer and screenwriter.

Héctor Canziani was an Argentine poet, screenwriter and film director who worked in Argentine cinema in the 1940s and 1950s. Although his work was most abundant in screenwriting and poetry after his brief film career, he is best known for his directorship and production of the 1950 tango dancing film Al Compás de tu Mentira based on a play by Oscar Wilde.

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Important facts

Born
1901
Birth century
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Also known as
Hector Canziani

Frequently asked questions

Who was Héctor Canziani?

Argentine film director and writer

When was Héctor Canziani born?

Héctor Canziani was born in 1901.

What was Héctor Canziani's occupation?

Héctor Canziani was a film director, writer and screenwriter.

What nationality was Héctor Canziani?

Héctor Canziani was Argentine.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Héctor Canziani

· Wikidata: Q5963754

· DBpedia: Héctor Canziani

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