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Mexican filmmaker Gabriel Retes dies at 73

Gabriel Retes has nominated and awarded several national and international prizes

Retes was one of the most prominent and talented Mexican filmmakers - Photo: Ulises Ruíz/EFE

English | 20-04-20 | 11:23 | Newsroom/EL UNIVERSAL in English | Actualizada | 20-04-20 | 11:39 |

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Mexican filmmaker Gabriel Retes , known for his extensive filmography , has passed away at 73.

was one of the most prominent and talented Mexican filmmakers. His 1977 film Paper Flowers entered the 28th Berlin International Film Festival ; his 1979 film Broken Flag entered the 11th Moscow International Film Festival, and his 1999 film A Sweet Scent of Death entered the 21st Moscow International Film Festival.

After his death was confirmed, Mexico’s Culture Ministry remembered the talented filmmaker :

La Secretaría de Cultura y sus instituciones lamentan el fallecimiento del cineasta mexicano Gabriel Retes (1947-2020). Realizó alrededor de 19 largometrajes de ficción, siempre como productor y director, y en algunas de ellas como actor. Fue guionista y amante del teatro. pic.twitter.com/qlNCLT0W0x
— Secretaría de Cultura (@cultura_mx) April 20, 2020

The UNAM’s film institute also paid homage to Retes :

En la Filmoteca de la UNAM lamentamos profundamente el fallecimiento del cineasta mexicano Gabriel Retes. Enviamos nuestras condolencias a sus familiares y amigos. Descanse en paz pic.twitter.com/QsytbaFoHW
— Filmoteca UNAM (@FilmotecaUNAM) April 20, 2020

Morelia’s Film Festiva

l sent its condolences to his family and friends:

El Festival Internacional de Cine de Morelia lamenta el sensible fallecimiento del cineasta mexicano Gabriel Retes. Deseamos pronta resignación a sus familiares y amigos. Siempre le recordaremos por su extraordinaria obra. pic.twitter.com/5qJNhCWh7W
— Morelia Film Fest (@FICM) April 20, 2020