Fernando de Fuentes

Known for Directing

Fernando de Fuentes's portrait

Details

Birthday: December 13, 1894

Deathday: July 04, 1958

Place of birth: Veracruz, Mexico

Biography

Fernando de Fuentes Carrau (December 12, 1894 – July 4, 1958) was a Mexican film director, considered a pioneer in the film industry worldwide. He is perhaps best known for directing the films El prisionero trece, El compadre Mendoza, and Vámonos con Pancho Villa, all part of his Revolution Trilogy on the Mexican Revolution.