Carlos Saura, one of the greatest Spanish directors ever ("The Crow's Calling"), died at the age of 91 - voila! culture

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The important Spanish director Carlos Saura, who made films such as "The Crow's Call", "The Blood Wedding", "I Love You Carmen" and "Bewitched Love", passed away at the age of 91 - this was learned today (Friday).

His career began in the 50's women, and continued right up until the last year.

The National Film Academy of Spain announced the death of what it described as a "cornerstone" in Spanish cinema, and in a statement on its behalf stated that he was surrounded by his family members.

He was supposed to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Academy soon.

Saura's films, born in Madrid, have won prestigious awards, including the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival and the Grand Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival.

His films were nominated three times for the Oscar in the foreign film category.

His most important film is "The Crow's Call" from 1976, which won international success and appreciation.

After being identified at the beginning of his career with political cinema, he was later identified with films that included different types of dance, especially flamenco.

His latest work - "The Walls Can Talk" - a documentary film about the relationship between art and human history, premiered last September at the San Sebastian Festival.

Saura was married three times, and left behind seven children, one of whom is in a relationship with the actress Geraldine Chaplin, who also starred in several of his films.

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