Miguel Zacarías

Miguel Zacarías Nogaim (19 March 1905 – 20 April 2006) was a Mexican film director, producer, and writer.

Career Zacarías began directing for film in 1933. Even from his early career he developed a reputation for recognizing new acting talent; he promoted the careers of the some of Mexico's most notable actors including Pedro Armendáriz in Rosario (1935), María Félix, Marga López, Esther Fernández, Pedro Infante, Tin Tan, Cantinflas, and Manuel Medel.

His 1961 film Juana Gallo was entered into the 2nd Moscow International Film Festival. Zacarías directed his last film in 1986. His son is film director Alfredo Zacarias. His granddaughter is playwright Karen Zacarias.

Biography Miguel Zacarías Nogaim was born to Elías Melhem Zacarías and María Nogaim, who immigrated to Mexico in 1905 and soon thereafter received Mexican citizenship. His generally accepted birth year is 1905, although some sources show him being born in 1908.

Legacy Zacarías was proud of Mexico, and worked tirelessly to bring its identity and heritage to public attention. The story is told of Zacarías that, while in Europe he heard a waltz being played, a creation of Mexican composer Juventino Rosas. When he suggested that it was a Mexican tune, he was told by his European friends, "Impossible - no Mexican could have composed that". Incensed, he returned to Mexico, wrote a novel based on the life of Rosas, and produced a movie bearing the title of a famous Rosas composition, Sobre las Olas (1933).

Zacarías's films frequently focused on themes of Mexican national identity and cultural heritage.

Honors and recognition In 1993 Zacarías received the Gold Ariel award at the XXXV Ceremonia de Entrega del Ariel. In 2001 he was given the Salvador Toscano Medal.

Selected filmography Producer Demonoid, Messenger of Death (1981) I Escaped from Devil's Island (1973) Doctor on Call (1950) Here Comes Martin Corona (1952) Escuela de música (1955) Peñón de las Ánimas, El (1943) Cuidado con el amor (1954) Capulina contra los vampiros (1971) (1969) Espérame en Siberia, vida mía (1971) Dolor de pagar la renta, El (1960) Marquesa del barrio, La (1951) Odalisca No. 13, La (1958) Ven a cantar conmigo (1967) Rebelde sin casa (1960) Tres lecciones de amor (1959) Loca, La (1952) Among Lawyers I See You (1951)

Director Rosario (1935) Father's Entanglements (1939) If I'm to Be Killed Tomorrow (1947) Here Comes Martin Corona (1952) Ansiedad (1953) Escuela de música (1955) The Rock of Souls (1942) Father Gets Entangled Again (1942) Cuidado con el amor (1954) Enamorado, El (1952) Necesito dinero (1952) Juana Gallo (1961) Pecado de Adán y Eva, El (1967) Si me han de matar mañana (1947) Marquesa del barrio, La (1951) Carta de amor, Una (1943) Loca, La (1952) Me he de comer esa tuna (1945) Jesús, el niño Dios (1970) Jesús, María y José (1970) Jesús, nuestro Señor (1969)

Writer Ansiedad (1953) Escuela de música (1955) Peñón de las Ánimas, El (1943) Cuidado con el amor (1954) Enamorado, El (1952) Necesito dinero (1952) Juana Gallo (1961) Pecado de Adán y Eva, El (1969) Si me han de matar mañana (1947) Marquesa del barrio, La (1951) Loca, La (1952) Me he de comer esa tuna (1945) Carta de amor, Una (1943) Jesús, el niño Dios (1970)