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Lautaro Murúa
actor · screenwriter · painter · film actor
- December 29, 1926
- December 3, 1995
- 68 years
- lung cancer
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Lautaro Murúa, 68, Chilean-Argentine actor, film director, and screenwriter, lung cancer.
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|Lautaro Murúa (Spanish pronunciation: [lawˈtaɾo muˈɾu.a]; 29 December 1926 – 3 December 1995) was a Chilean-Argentine actor, film director, and screenwriter. He is considered one of the most recognized figures in Argentine cinema.
Born in Tacna, Chile (now part of Peru), Murúa moved to Argentina in the early 1950s. Before entering the film industry, he studied architecture and fine arts. Although best known for his work as an actor—appearing in over 80 films between 1949 and 1995—he also directed several notable films, including Shunko, Alias Gardelito, and La Raulito, which often addressed social issues.
Murúa was an active participant in the revival of Argentine cinema during the 1960s, working with directors such as Leopoldo Torre Nilsson, Rodolfo Kuhn, Manuel Antín, and David José Kohon.
In the 1970s, he relocated to Spain but returned periodically to Argentina to continue working in film. He died of lung cancer in Madrid in 1995.
Filmography
- 1954 - Confession at Dawn
- 1957 - The House of the Angel (sometimes translated as The End of Innocence)
- 1958 - La caída
- 1958 - Behind a Long Wall
- 1958 - The Kidnapper
- 1960 - The Party Is Over
- 1960 - Shunko
- 1961 - Alias Gardelito
- 1962 - The Venerable Ones
- 1962 - Odd Number
- 1965 - The Amphitheatre
- 1965 - Pajarito Gómez
- 1967 - Traitors of San Angel
- 1969 - Invasión
- 1974 - Quebracho
- 1974 - La Raulito
- 1977 - La Raulito en libertad (Spanish production)
- 1978 - Las truchas
- 1980 - Girl with the Golden Panties
- 1983 - Funny Dirty Little War
- 1984 - Cuarteles de invierno
- 1984 - Gracias por el fuego
- 1986 - Poor Butterfly
- 1993 - A Wall of Silence.
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1.In what city was Lautaro Murúa born?
- A.Santiago, Chile
- B.Buenos Aires, Argentina
- C.Madrid, Spain
- D.Tacna, Chilecorrect
Lautaro Murúa was born in the city of Tacna, which was part of Chile at the time of his birth.
Source: biographical introduction
2.What academic subjects did Lautaro Murúa study before entering the film industry?
- A.Law and Political Science
- B.Medicine and Philosophy
- C.Architecture and Fine Artscorrect
- D.Literature and Theater
Lautaro Murúa studied architecture and fine arts prior to his career in cinema.
Source: biographical introduction
3.During which decade did Lautaro Murúa move to Argentina?
- A.The early 1970s
- B.The early 1960s
- C.The early 1940s
- D.The early 1950scorrect
Lautaro Murúa relocated to Argentina during the early 1950s.
Source: biographical introduction
4.Approximately how many films did Lautaro Murúa appear in between 1949 and 1995?
- A.Over 50
- B.Over 80correct
- C.Over 30
- D.Over 100
Lautaro Murúa appeared in over 80 films throughout his professional career.
Source: biographical introduction
5.Which of these films was directed by Lautaro Murúa?
- A.Poor Butterfly
- B.Invasión
- C.La Raulitocorrect
- D.Confession at Dawn
Lautaro Murúa directed the notable film La Raulito, which addressed social issues.
Source: biographical introduction
6.With which director did Lautaro Murúa work during the 1960s Argentine cinema revival?
- A.Pablo Trapero
- B.Juan José Campanella
- C.Leopoldo Torre Nilssoncorrect
- D.Lucrecia Martel
Lautaro Murúa was an active participant in the 1960s cinema revival working with directors including Leopoldo Torre Nilsson.
Source: biographical introduction
7.In which decade did Lautaro Murúa relocate to Spain?
- A.The 1970scorrect
- B.The 1960s
- C.The 1980s
- D.The 1950s
Lautaro Murúa relocated to Spain during the 1970s while continuing to work in film in Argentina.
Source: biographical introduction
8.What was the cause of Lautaro Murúa's death in 1995?
- A.Heart failure
- B.Lung cancercorrect
- C.Pneumonia
- D.A car accident
Lautaro Murúa passed away in Madrid in 1995 due to lung cancer.
Source: biographical introduction
9.Which film did Lautaro Murúa direct in 1960?
- A.Alias Gardelito
- B.La caída
- C.The Kidnapper
- D.Shunkocorrect
Lautaro Murúa directed the film Shunko, which was released in 1960.
Source: Filmography section
10.What was the year of release for the film A Wall of Silence?
- A.1986
- B.1984
- C.1993correct
- D.1974
The film A Wall of Silence was released in 1993.
Source: Filmography section
11.Which film was released by Lautaro Murúa in 1957?
- A.Poor Butterfly
- B.The Amphitheatre
- C.The House of the Angelcorrect
- D.The Party Is Over
The House of the Angel is listed in the filmography as being released in 1957.
Source: Filmography section
12.In which city did Lautaro Murúa die?
- A.Santiago
- B.Buenos Aires
- C.Madridcorrect
- D.Tacna
Lautaro Murúa died in Madrid in 1995.
Source: biographical introduction
13.Which of these films directed by Lautaro Murúa dealt with social issues?
- A.The Kidnapper
- B.Confession at Dawn
- C.Poor Butterfly
- D.Alias Gardelitocorrect
Lautaro Murúa directed several films that addressed social issues, including Alias Gardelito.
Source: biographical introduction
14.Lautaro Murúa worked with which of the following directors during the 1960s?
- A.Manuel Antíncorrect
- B.Fernando Solanas
- C.Héctor Olivera
- D.Leonardo Favio
Manuel Antín is cited as one of the directors Lautaro Murúa worked with during the 1960s.
Source: biographical introduction
15.What is another title sometimes used for The House of the Angel?
- A.The Last Dream
- B.The Silent Wall
- C.The Final Confession
- D.The End of Innocencecorrect
The film The House of the Angel is sometimes translated as The End of Innocence.
Source: Filmography section
16.Lautaro Murúa's career as an actor spanned which range of years?
- A.1954–1993
- B.1950–1990
- C.1960–1995
- D.1949–1995correct
Lautaro Murúa appeared in over 80 films between 1949 and 1995.
Source: biographical introduction
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