Patricio Guzmán
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Summary
Patricio Guzmán was born on August 11, 1941[1], in Santiago[2]. He died on September 15, 2026[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a film director[5], film producer[6], film editor[7], actor[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,825 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Père Lachaise Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Pamela Urzúa[12], Renate Sachse[13]
- Country of citizenship: Chile[14]
- Native language: Spanish[15]
- Occupation: director[16], soundman[17], executive producer[18], cinematographer[19], documentary filmmaker[20]
- Educated at: Instituto Nacional General José Miguel Carrera[21], University of Chile[22], Escuela Oficial de Cine[23]
- Notable work: The Battle of Chile[24], Nostalgia for the Light[25], The Pearl Button[26], The Cordillera of Dreams[27]
- Award received: Prix du meilleur court métrage du syndicat français de la critique de cinéma[28], Q140287343[29], Hot Docs Award for Best Canadian Feature Documentary[30], European Film Award for Best Documentary[31], Silver Bear for Best Script[32], Q140287418[33], Lumière Award for Best Documentary[34], Platino Award for Best Documentary[35], honorary doctorate of the Bordeaux Montaigne University[36], Goya Award for Best Ibero-American Film[37], National Award for Arts and Audiovisual Representation of Chile[38]
- Member of: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences[39]
- Sex or gender: male[40]
- Genre: documentary film[41]
- Commons category: Patricio Guzmán[42]
- Cause of death: cardiac arrest[43]
- Family name: Guzmán[44]
- Given name: Patricio[45]
- Official website: http://www.patricioguzman.com[46]
- Manner of death: natural causes[47]
- Participant in: Tabakalera[48]
- Nominated for: European Film Award for Best Documentary[49]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[50]
- Birth name: Patricio Guzmán Lozanes[51]
- Name in native language: Patricio Guzmán[52]
- Number of children: 2[53]
- Start of work period: 1972[54]
- End of work period: 2026[55]
Why It Matters
Patricio Guzmán has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
FAQs
Where was Patricio Guzmán born?
Patricio Guzmán was born in Santiago[2].
Where did Patricio Guzmán die?
Patricio Guzmán passed away in Paris[4].
Who was Patricio Guzmán married to?
Patricio Guzmán's spouses include Pamela Urzúa[12] and Renate Sachse[13].
What did Patricio Guzmán do for work?
Patricio Guzmán worked as a film director[5], film producer[6], film editor[7], actor[8], and screenwriter[9].
Where did Patricio Guzmán go to school?
Patricio Guzmán was educated at Instituto Nacional General José Miguel Carrera[21], University of Chile[22], and Escuela Oficial de Cine[23].
What awards did Patricio Guzmán receive?
Honors received include Prix du meilleur court métrage du syndicat français de la critique de cinéma[28], Q140287343[29], Hot Docs Award for Best Canadian Feature Documentary[30], and European Film Award for Best Documentary[31].