Julio Bracho | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1909-07-17)17 July 1909 Durango, Mexico |
| Died | 26 April 1978(1978-04-26) (aged 68) Mexico City, Mexico |
| Occupation(s) | Film director Theater director Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1941–1978 (film) |
| Spouse | |
| Relatives | Andrea Palma (sister) Ramon Novarro (cousin) Dolores del Río (cousin) |
Julio Bracho Gavilán (17 July 1909 – 26 April 1978) was a Mexicanfilm director andscreenwriter.
Bracho was born as ninth of eleven children of Julio Bracho y Zuloaga and his wife Luz Pérez Gavilán. His sister Guadalupe Bracho Pérez-Gavilán became known asAndrea Palma, his brotherJesús became known as theatrical designer and painter, and his brother Toribio became Jesuit and missionary in China. Two of his cousins wereDolores del Río andRamón Novarro. The family moved to Mexico City in 1913.[1] He was engaged in modern theater projects in Mexico, he was founding member of theTeatro Orientación, and he founded and organized theEscolares del Teatro group, Mexico City, in 1931, as well as theTrabajadores del Teatro group in 1933, and theTeatro de la Universidad in 1936.[2] Bracho directed 50 films between 1941 and 1978. He also wrote 36 for films between 1941 and 1974.
From 1955 to 1957, he was married to actressRosenda Monteros.[3] In 1973 he was a member of the jury at the8th Moscow International Film Festival.[4]
