Production · b. 1925 · Mérida - Yucatán - Mexico

Manuel Barbachano Ponce

Biography

Manuel Barbachano Ponce (4 April 1925 – 29 October 1994) was a Mexican film producer, director, and screenwriter associated with the development of independent and culturally oriented production in Mexico. He produced key mid-century titles including Raíces—entered into the 1955 Cannes Film Festival—and the documentary Torero!, which received a special citation at the Venice Film Festival. He also produced internationally recognized features such as Nazarín (directed by Luis Buñuel) and later films including María de mi corazón, Doña Herlinda y su hijo, Frida, naturaleza viva, and Tequila. ...

Directed
Love Love Love 1965 Lola of My Life 1965 Chistelandia 1958 Nueva Chistelandia 1958 Vuelve Chistelandia 1958
Acting
A Mexican Buñuel Self 1997 Complot Petróleo: La cabeza de la hidra 1981
Other Credits
Forbidden Homework Producer 1992 Tequila Producer 1992 Clandestine Destiny Producer 1987 Frida Still Life Producer 1986 Doña Herlinda and Her Son Producer 1985 Confidencias Producer 1982 Pedro Paramo Screenplay 1967 The Widow Producer 1965 The Shunammite Producer 1965 The Two Elenas Producer 1965 The Beloved Ones Producer 1965 The Golden Cockerel Producer 1964 Sonatas Producer 1959 Nazarín Producer 1959 Torero! Producer 1957 Roots Writer 1954 The Man from the Island Producer 1952 Land of Hope Producer 1952 Mexican Bullfighters Producer 1952 Public Art Producer 1952
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