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Franco Jesus

Hesús "Jess" Franco ( Spanish Jesús "Jess" Franco ; May 12, 1930 , Madrid - April 2, 2013 , Malaga [1] [2] ) - Spanish director, actor, cameraman, producer, composer and screenwriter. Franco's work as a director often gained notoriety, and the number of paintings he created sometimes reached 10 per year [3] . In total, he shot 180 films. Franco worked in different genres, but the only thing that constantly accompanied his work was sex as one of the means to achieve a shock effect, through which he leveled out the prohibitions in society [3] . Many Franco films can be attributed to such categories of operational cinema as women in prison and sexploitation . In view of his outrageous, immoral, bloody and other qualities that caused shock and disgust to many viewers , the work of Jesus Franco was often subjected to strict censorship. For this reason, Franco used many pseudonyms, and the films themselves were sometimes shot in several versions at once. Thus, the film " The Vampire Woman " exists in horror, soft-porn and hard porn versions.

Jesus Franco
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Jesus Franco at the festival Fantastic Arts in France, 2008
Birth nameJesus Franco Manera
Date of BirthMay 12, 1930 ( 1930-05-12 )
Place of BirthMadrid , Spain
Date of deathApril 2, 2013 ( 2013-04-02 ) (82 years)
Place of deathMalaga , Spain
Citizenship Spain
Professionactor
producer
screenwriter
composer
operator
Career1959 - 2012
Directionhorror
erotic
AwardsGoya
IMDb

Franco often literally created his own films himself, at the same time performing the functions of a director, screenwriter, cameraman, composer and actor. He owned his own studio One Shoot Production , engaged in the production of horror films and pornography.

Content

Biography

Jesus Franco was born on May 12, 1930 in Madrid, the capital of Spain. He became interested in music as early as 6 years old, which could not but affect the future: in addition to his main activity, Franco became one of the most famous jazzmen of Western Europe, and several dozen films, including his own, were released with his soundtrack. He started his first films in the late 50s. However, one of the first films that brought fame to the director is the horror film “ Horrible Doctor Orloff ” of 1962. The plot of the film is close enough to the plot of the film " Eyes without a face " directed by Georges Frangieu and tells the story of a doctor-maniac who abducted beautiful girls and transplanted their daughter's face, which was previously disfigured, to restore her beauty. The theme of frantic maniacs in the work of Franco is also presented in the films Baron von Klaus - Sadist , 1962, The Secret of Dr. Orloff , 1964, and The Devil's Doctor Z , 1966.

In 1970 came the " Count Dracula, " which was based on the famous work of Bram Stoker . The film was attended by fairly well-known actors - Christopher Lee and Klaus Kinsky . In 1972, the picture “ Frankenstein 's Erotic Experiments ” was published, where, in addition to the iconic figure of Frankenstein, Count Cagliostro is present. Known and his films about cannibals - " Manhunter " 1980, "The White Goddess of Cannibals " 1981. His 1983 film The Grave of the Living Dead is considered by some to be one of the worst zombie films. [3]

He died of a stroke on April 2, 2013 [1] .

Collaboration

Franco worked in many countries, one of the important reasons for which is the special political situation at home in Spain, as well as constant problems with censorship. Among those with whom he constantly collaborated are Howard Vernon , Jack Taylor , Maria Romm , Soledad Miranda . The latter acted as a permanent inspirator Franco, and after her death, this role passed to his wife Lin Romey .

Franco worked closely with producer Erwin S. Dietrich, who himself shot production films under the pseudonym Michael Thomas. Subsequently, Dietrich engaged in the release of works by Franco on DVD entitled " The Official Collection of Jesse Franco ." In 1996, Franco began working with the Spanish punk rock band The Killer Barbies , which took part in two of his films - " Barbie Killers " in 1996 and " Barbie Killers against Dracula " in 2002.

Artistic features of creativity

Vampire Theme

Jesús Franco made extensive use of vampire themes in his works, while adding a fair amount of erotica and sometimes pornography. In the center of his films like this, there was often a lonely and sexy vampire woman who would certainly expose her body and thirst for blood [3] . Among the illustrative examples of this subject are the films “ Vampire ” of 1973, “ Succubus ” of 1968 and “ Vampire lesbians ” of 1971 [3] .

Screenshots

Among the works of Franco there are several free-screen versions of the literary works of the Marquis de Sade and Leopold Zaher-Masoch . In the first case, the free film versions are the films “ Eugenie ” of 1969 and “ Justine ” of the same year based on the work “ Philosophy in Boudoir ”. Jack Palans , Mercedes McCambridge , Klaus Kinsky played in Justine. In 1969, the film “ Venus in Furs ” also appeared, based on the eponymous work of Sacher-Masoch.

Women in Prison

The first Franco film of this kind was the 1969 film “ 99 Women ”. During his career, Franco made a large number of such films, but “ Ils is a ferocious jailer ” of 1977 with actress Diana Thorne and “ Sadomania ” of 1981 where porn actress Ayita Wilson was particularly distinguished [3] . The actions of these films take place not in the concentration camps of fascist Germany, but in hospitals and brothels in African countries [3] .

Filmography

YearRussian nameOriginal movie titleWho
2012Al Pereira vs. the alligator ladiesDirector, Scriptwriter, Producer, Composer, Editor
2012Crypt for convictsLa cripta de las condenadasDirector, Scriptwriter, Producer, Composer, Editor
2012Crypt for convicts IILa cripta de las condenadas IIDirector, screenwriter, producer, editor
2010Paula paulaPaula-paulaDirector, screenwriter, cameraman
2008Crypt of Damned WomenLa cripta de las mujeres malditasDirector, screenwriter, producer, editor
2008Crypt of Damned Women IILa cripta de las mujeres malditas IIDirector, screenwriter, producer, editor
2007Of fateDestinos (Destinations)Producer
2005Snake womanSnakewomanDirector, screenwriter, composer
2005Passion flowersFlores de la pasiónDirector, screenwriter, composer
2005Debauchery flowersFlores de perversiónDirector, screenwriter, composer
2003First few timesLas primeras vecesComposer
2002Barbie's killers against DraculaKiller Barbys vs. DraculaDirector, screenwriter, composer
2002DemonIncubusDirector, screenwriter, composer
2001Vampire mergeVampire junctionDirector, screenwriter, composer
2000Blind targetBlind TargetDirector, screenwriter, composer
2000Helter schelterHelter skelterDirector, screenwriter
1999Broken dollsBroken dollsDirector, screenwriter
1999Dr. Wong's Virtual HellDr. Wong's Virtual HellDirector, screenwriter, composer, actor (Dr. James Wong)
1999Red silkRed silkDirector, screenwriter
1999Vampire BluesVampire bluesDirector, screenwriter, composer, actor (merchant Bernardo)
1998Frankenstein passionLust for frankensteinDirector, Scriptwriter, Producer, Composer
1998Tender fleshTender fleshDirector, screenwriter, composer
1998Mary Cooks and the killer tarantulaDirector, Scriptwriter, Producer, Composer
1996Barbie assassinsKiller barbysDirector, screenwriter
1994Lower TownCiudad Baja (Downtown Heat)Director, screenwriter, producer
1993Jungle of fearJungle of fearDirector, Producer
1992El abuelo, la condesa y Escarlata la traviesaDirector, screenwriter, composer, editor, actor
1991Chasing BarbaraÀ la poursuite de BarbaraProducer
1989DownedLa chute des aiglesDirector, Scriptwriter, Editor
1989Esmeralda CoveLa bahía esmeraldaDirector, screenwriter
1988Secret missionDark Mission: Flowers of EvilDirector, screenwriter
1987Girls in thongsLas chicas del tangaDirector, Scriptwriter, Editor
1987Fallo crossFalo crestDirector, screenwriter, cameraman
1987Slave crimeEsclavas del crimenDirector, Scriptwriter, Composer, Editor
1987FalastiaPhollastíaDirector, screenwriter, cameraman, editor
1987FacelessFacelessDirector, screenwriter
1986Latest from the PhilippinesLas últimas de filipinasDirector, Writer, Producer, Operator, Editor
1986Warm milk for girlsPara las nenas, leche calentitaScriptwriter, editor
1986AIDS - the plague of the XX centurySida, la peste del siglo XXDirector, Scriptwriter, Editor
1986Las tribulaciones de un buda bizcoDirector, Scriptwriter, Editor
1986Girl with red lipsLa chica de los labios rojosDirector, screenwriter, cameraman, composer, actor (Professor Karame)
1986The crack of historyBragueta historiaProducer
1986Anger in the tropicsOrgasmo perversoDirector, screenwriter, cameraman, composer, editor
1986Pop luluBragueta historiaDirector, screenwriter, composer
1986Gawker and exhibitionistEl mirón y la exhibicionistaDirector, Scriptwriter, Composer, Editor
1986Whistling between sexEntre pitos anda el juegoDirector, Scriptwriter, Composer, Editor
1986One against terrorSola ante el terrorDirector, screenwriter, composer
1986Las chuponasScriptwriter, composer, editor
1986Amazons of the Golden TempleLes amazones du temple d'orDirector, Producer, Operator
1985Mansion of the Living DeadLa mansión de los muertos vivientesDirector, screenwriter, cameraman, composer, editor
1985Travel to BangkokViaje a bangkok ataúd incluidoDirector, screenwriter, composer, actor
1985One of the ChineseUna de chinosDirector, Producer
1985White slaveLa esclava blancaProducer
1985Judo Wong's ShadowLa sombra del judoka contra el doctor wongDirector, screenwriter, composer, actor (Dr. Wong)
1985The man who killed MengeleEl hombre que mató a mengeleDirector, screenwriter
1985Bangkok meeting with deathBangkok, cita con la muerteDirector, Scriptwriter, Composer, Editor
1985Dirty game in CasablancaJuego sucio en casablancaDirector, Producer
1985Whistle for threeUn pito para tresScriptwriter, editor
1984Lilian is a perverted virginLilian (la virgen pervertida)Director, screenwriter, editor, actor
1984Black Stocking KillerEl asesino llevaba medias negrasProducer
1984Baya blancaBahía blancaDirector, screenwriter, producer, editor, actor (myserias-seer)
1984Single roadCamino solitarioDirector, screenwriter, cameraman, actor (Dr. Callman)
1984Sex story AboutHistoricia sexual de oDirector, screenwriter, cameraman, composer, editor
1984The night of a thousand pleasuresMil sexos tiene la nocheDirector, screenwriter, cameraman, composer, editor, actor (psychiatrist)
1984How much does a spy get?¿Cuánto cobra un espía?Director, screenwriter, producer, editor
1984Ominous Dr. OrloffEl siniestro doctor OrloffDirector, screenwriter, composer, actor (Manolo)
1984Una rajita para dosDirector, Screenwriter, Composer, Actor (Tom)
1983Treasures of the White GoddessEl tesoro de la diosa blancaDirector, producer, screenwriter, cameraman, composer
1983Grave of the living deadLa tumba de los muertos vivientesDirector, screenwriter, composer, editor, actor (Zombies)
1983Death voicesVoces de muerteProducer
1983Blood on my shoesSangre en mis zapatosDirector, screenwriter, composer, actor (captor)
1983Los blues de la calle Pop (Aventuras de Felipe Malboro, volumen 8)Director, screenwriter, cameraman, composer
1983In search of the golden dragonEn busca del dragón doradoDirector, screenwriter, composer, editor, actor
1983ClareClaireProducer
1983Black boots, leather whipBotas negras, látigo de cueroDirector, Scriptwriter, Composer, Editor
1983Open sex nightLa noche de los sexos abiertosDirector, screenwriter, cameraman, composer, editor, actor (Conde)
1983CeciliaCeciliaDirector, screenwriter, producer
1983Personal admissions exhibitionistConfesiones íntimas de una exhibicionistaScriptwriter, composer, editor
1983House of Lost WomenLa casa de las mujeres perdidasDirector, Scriptwriter, Editor
1983Shouts of pleasureGemidos de placerDirector, screenwriter, artist, editor, actor (Fenul, voice acting)
1983El hotel de los liguesDirector, Scriptwriter, Composer, Editor
1983Sexy MacumbaMacumba sexualDirector, screenwriter, cameraman, composer, editor, actor (receptionist)
1982The Mist Guest (documentary)El huésped de la nieblaDirector, screenwriter, cameraman, composer
1982Secret orgies EmmanuelLas orgías inconfesables de emmanuelleDirector, Scriptwriter, Editor
1982Virgin LakeEl lago de las vírgenesDirector, Scriptwriter, Composer, Editor
1982Paradise of the deadLa tumba de los muertos vivientesDirector, screenwriter
1982Revenge at the House of UsherRevenge in the House of UsherDirector, screenwriter, producer, cameraman, composer
1981Bloody moonDie sage des todesDirector, actor (doctor)
1981SadomaniaSadomania - Hölle der LustDirector, Screenwriter, Composer, Editor, Actor (Lucas)
1981Sex is crazyEl sexo está locoDirector, screenwriter, actor (film director)
1981Copacabana girlsLes filles de copacabanaDirector, Scriptwriter, Composer, Editor
1981Sexual rejection of a married womanAberraciones sexuales de una mujer casadaDirector, screenwriter, composer
1981LindaLindaProducer
1981Lola 2000Lola 2000Producer
1981Girls for rentingLa chica de las bragas transparentesProducer. screenwriter, composer, editor
1980Eugene: True StoryEugenie (Historia de una perversión)Director, screenwriter, composer
1980Fire Opal: Body TradersÓpalo de fuego: Mercaderes del sexoDirector, screenwriter, composer
1980Erotic SymphonySinfonía eróticaDirector, screenwriter, composer
1980Sexy cannibalSexo caníbalDirector, screenwriter, composer
1980White goddess of cannibalsMondo cannibaleDirector, screenwriter, actor (Mr. Martin)
1979JustineJustineDirector, actor (strange guy)
1979I am burning from all sidesJe brûle de partoutDirector, actor
1979They do everythingElles font toutProducer
1979Women Behind Bars-2Les gardiennes du pénitencieDirector, Actor (Oncle Jess)
1979The Ripper from Notre DameL'éventreur de notre-dameDirector, screenwriter, actor (Mathis Vogel)
1978Special cocktailCocktail spécialProducer
1978Convoy of SS girlsConvoi de fillesDirector, screenwriter
1978ProphecyLa profeziaComposer
1977Devil SistersDie teuflischen schwesternProducer
1977Shining sexShining sexDirector, actor (Dr. Seward)
1977SlavesDie sklavinnenDirector, actor (assistant Radek)
1977Passion for voodooDer ruf der blonden gottinDirector, screenwriter
1977Portuguese nun's love lettersDie liebesbriefe einer portugiesischen nonneProducer
1977Love campFrauen im liebeslagerProducer
1977Women's Castle (Blue Rita)Das frauenhausDirector, screenwriter
1977Ilsa - the ferocious jailer (Greta - the torturer)Greta - Haus ohne MännerDirector, screenwriter, actor (Dr. Milton Arcos)
1977Woman in cell number 9Frauen für Zellenblock 9Director, screenwriter
1976Jack the RipperJack the ripperDirector, screenwriter
1976Mädchen im NachtverkehrProducer
1976Les emmerdeusesDirector, screenwriter
1976Lady PornoMidnight partyDirector, screenwriter, actor (Janos Radek)
1976Portrait of Doriana GrayDie marquise von sadeProducer. screenwriter. operator
1976In a gilded cageOne cage doréeProducer
1975Slutty nunsLes chatouilleusesDirector, screenwriter
1975Linda's Burning NightsLes nuits brûlantes de LindaDirector, screenwriter
1975HedonistLe jouisseurProducer
1975Women behind barsDes diamants pour l'enferDirector, cameraman, editor, actor (Bill)
1975Bare puppets in the undergroundDowntown - Die nackten Puppen der UnterweltDirector, operator. actor (Pereira)
1975Zorro signLa marque de zorroProducer
1975Pupae behind barbed wireFrauengefängnisDirector, screenwriter, cameraman, actor (Maria's father)
1974House of Lost GirlsLa maison des filles perduesScreenwriter
1974CelestineCélestine ... bonne à tout faireDirector, screenwriter, cameraman, editor, actor (sleeping man)
1974In the shadow of the killerLa noche de los asesinosDirector, screenwriter. artist (Andy)
1974Captain at fifteenUn capitán de quince añosDirector, screenwriter, composer
1974Pleasure for threePlaisir à troisDirector, screenwriter
1974Women's quarterQuartier de femmesDirector, screenwriter
1974YugenyEugénieDirector, screenwriter, actor (Attila Tanner)
1974Depraved CountessLa comtesse perverseDirector, screenwriter
1974Kiss me killerKiss me killerDirector, screenwriter
1974Lorna is an exorcist (Exorcism)Les possédées du diableDirector, screenwriter, actor (doctor)
1973Mystery of the red castleEl misterio del castillo rojoDirector, actor
1973GluttonousLes gloutonnesProducer
1973Masist vs Queen of the AmazonsMaciste contre la reine des amazonesProducer
1973Baby to restRelax babyDirector, screenwriter
1973Dr. Orloff's sinister eyesLos ojos siniestros del doctor orloffDirector, screenwriter, composer, actor (Lord Comfort)
1973Obscene mirrorAl otro lado del espejoDirector, screenwriter, actor (pianist)
1973Intimate diary nymphomaniacLe journal intime d'une nymphomaneDirector, Screenwriter, Actor (Inspector Hernandez)
1973The vampireLes avaleusesDirector, screenwriter, cameraman, editor, actor (Dr. Roberts)
1973Gentle and vicious EmmanuelTendre et perverse EmanuelleDirector, screenwriter
1973Virgin among the living deadChristina, princesse de l'érotismeDirector, Screenwriter, Actor (Basilio)
1972ShockedLes ebranléesDirector, actor
1972Silence of the graveUn silencio de tumbaDirector, screenwriter
1972Revenge of Dr. MabuseDr. M schlägt zuDirector, screenwriter, actor (Crosby / drunk in a nightclub)
1972Daughter of draculaLa fille de draculaDirector, screenwriter, actor (Cyril Jefferson)
1972The Avenger from SohoDer todesrächer von sohoDirector, Scriptwriter, Actor (Gonzales)
1972Robinson and his wild slavesRobinson und seine wilden sklavinnenDirector, actor (film director)
1972DemonsLes démonsDirector, screenwriter
1972Dracula vs. FrankensteinDrácula contra FrankensteinDirector, screenwriter
1972Virgin ReportJungfrauen-ReportProducer
1972Curse of frankensteinLa Maldición de FrankensteinDirector, screenwriter, actor (Morpho)
1971Flight X-312: Flight to HellX312 - Flug zur HölleDirector, screenwriter, actor (Alfredo)
1971She killed in ecstasySie tötete in EkstaseDirector, screenwriter, actor (Dr. Donnen)
1971The devil came from AkasawaDer teufel kam aus AkasavaDirector, screenwriter, actor (Tino Celli)
1971Vampire lesbiansVampiros lesbosDirector, screenwriter, actor (Memmet)
1970JulietJulietteDirector, screenwriter, actor
1970Count DraculaNachts, wenn Dracula erwachtDirector, Screenwriter, Actor (Van Helsing's servant)
1970Nightmares come at nightLes cauchemars naissent la nuitDirector, screenwriter
1970EugenieEugenieDirector, actor (man on the red ritual scene)
1970Bloody monster nightIl trono di fuocoDirector, screenwriter
1970RingCuadriláteroComposer
1969Your tendernessDeine zärtlichkeitenActor
1969Sexy charadeSex charadeDirector, screenwriter
1969Girl from rioThe Seven Secrets of SumuruDirector, actor (guitarist)
1969Venus in fursParoxismusDirector, screenwriter, actor (jazz musician)
1969Kiss me monsterKüß mich, MonsterDirector, screenwriter, actor (spokesman)
1969Fu-Manchu CastleThe Castle of Fu ManchuDirector, actor (inspector Ahmet)
1969Two secret angelsRote Lippen, SadisteroticaDirector, screenwriter, actor (Napoleon Bolivar, guard of the art gallery)
1969JustineMarquis de Sade: JustineDirector, actor (a man in a white turban in the theater)
196999 womenDer heiße todDirector, screenwriter, actor
1968In the castle of bloody lustIm schloß der blutigen begierdeScreenwriter
1968Fu Manchu bloodThe Blood of Fu ManchuDirector, screenwriter
1968SuccubusNecronomicon - Geträumte SündenDirector, actor (writer)
1967The Fearless LuckyLucky, el intrépidoDirector, screenwriter, actor (man on the train)
1966Spy ResidenceResidencia para espíasDirector, screenwriter, actor (pianist)
1966Devil doctor ZMiss muerteDirector, screenwriter, actor (policeman)
1966Cards on the tableCartes sur tableDirector, screenwriter, actor (pianist)
1965Mission in lisbonMisión LisboaScriptwriter, composer
1965Treasure IslandLa isla del tesoroProducer
1964Strange journeyEl extraño viajeActor (Venancio Vidal)
1964The secret of Dr. OrloffEl secreto del Dr. Orlof fDirector, screenwriter, actor (pianist)
1964Deadly whistle bluesLa muerte silba un bluesDirector, screenwriter, actor (saxophonist in a nightclub)
1964Revenge of ZorroLa venganza del zorroScreenwriter
1963JaguarEl llaneroDirector, screenwriter
1963Rififí en la ciudadDirector, screenwriter
1962Shadow of ZorroL'ombra di zorroScreenwriter
1962Vampire 1930Vampiresas 1930Producer. screenwriter
1962Horrible Dr. Orloff (Screams in the Night)Gritos en la nocheDirector, screenwriter, actor (pianist)
1962Baron von Klaus - Sadist (Dead Man's Hand)La mano de un hombre muertoDirector, screenwriter
1960Sid Reference (Documentary)El Destierro del CidProducer
1960Red lipsLabios rojosDirector, screenwriter
1960Estampas guipuzcoanas número 2: Pío BarojaProducer
1960Queen TabarinLa reina del tabarínProducer
1960Loving roseAma rosaScreenwriter
1959Llegaron los francesesScreenwriter
1959Empty beaches (documentary)Las Playas vacíasDirector, screenwriter
1959Spanish gold (documentary)Oro españolDirector, screenwriter, composer
1959We are 18 years oldTenemos 18 añosDirector, screenwriter, composer
1959Fulano y menganoScreenwriter
1959Summer moonLuna de veranoWriter, Producer
1958Stories about madridHistorias de MadridComposer
1957Spanish Tree (documentary)El Árbol de EspañaDirector, screenwriter, composer
1957Man who traveled slowlyEl hombre que viajaba despacitoComposer
1956Mysterious melodyLa melodía misteriosaScreenwriter
1956FearMiedoScreenwriter
1956Coyote justiceLa justicia del coyoteScreenwriter
1955CoyoteEl coyoteScreenwriter
1954ComediansCómicosComedians

Notes

  1. 2 1 2 Sadness ... Jesus Franco Horrorzone.ru - Zone of Horrors: Everything about horrors, mysticism, thrillers and more. It is interesting with us! (Neopr.) The appeal date is April 3, 2013. Archived April 5, 2013.
  2. ↑ Muere Jess Franco, padre de la serie B española - Noticias de cine - SensaCine.com ( Neopr .) . The appeal date is April 2, 2013. Archived April 5, 2013.
  3. ↑ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 www.the-art.ru

Links

  • Jesus Franco @ THE DEUCE: Grindhouse Cinema Database
  • www.jesus-franco.com
Source - https://ru.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Franko,_Hesus&oldid=100644347


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