Rafael Azcona, oficio de guionista

2007•30m

Documentary

A long talk with the spanish screenwriter Rafael Azcona, who's credited in the writing of more than 100 films. He's well-known for his colourful scripts, indulging in picaresque characters and flavourful dialogue, but has a wide range of facets. He worked for filmmakers like Luis García Berlanga, Marco Ferreri, Carlos Saura, Fernando Trueba or José Luis García Sánchez.

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David Trueba

David Trueba

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Rafael Azcona

Rafael Azcona

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