Person
Juan García Atienza
Directing · 1930–2011 · Valencia, Spain
Biography
Juan García Atienza was a multifaceted Spanish writer, filmmaker, and researcher renowned for his contributions to literature and cinema. He earned a degree in Romance Philology from the Complutense University of Madrid, where he also pursued studies in cinematography. Atienza began his career as a film critic for various specialized magazines, which led to his involvement in the film industry as a screenwriter, assistant director, and producer. He directed several short films and the feature film Los dinamiteros (1964), a comedy inspired by Italian neorealism. In the 1970s, Atienza shifted his focus to writing, producing over 50 books that delve into historical and anthropological themes, particularly exploring the mysteries of the Middle Ages and the legacy of the Knights Templar. His seminal work, Guía de la España mágica (1981), is considered a cornerstone in the study of Spain's mystical heritage.
Known for
El turista
Story
Historia de España: La noche de los tiempos
Writer
Goliath Against the Giants
First Assistant Director
Susanna and Me
Assistant Director
Los Paladines
Director
El Greco
Writer
Los dinamiteros
Writer
Días de feria
Assistant Director
El inquilino
Script Supervisor
Carlota
Assistant Director
Filmography
- 1972Los PaladinesDirector
- 1972Historia de España: La noche de los tiemposWriter
- 1966El GrecoWriter
- 1964Los dinamiterosWriter
- 1963El turistaStory
- 1962Salto mortalAssistant Director
- 1961Goliath Against the GiantsFirst Assistant Director
- 1960Días de feriaAssistant Director
- 1959Juego de niñosAssistant Director
- 1958El inquilinoScript Supervisor
- 1958CarlotaAssistant Director
- 1957PolvorillaAssistant Director
- 1957Susanna and MeAssistant Director
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