Biography
Jorge Prelorán was an Argentine-American filmmaker renowned for his ethnographic documentaries that intimately portrayed the lives and cultures of rural communities in Argentina. His pioneering work in "ethnobiography" combined anthropological research with cinematic storytelling, offering deep insights into his subjects' personal experiences. Notable films include Hermógenes Cayo (1969) and Luther Metke at 94 (1980), the latter earning an Academy Award nomination. Prelorán's extensive body of work is preserved at the Smithsonian Institution's Human Studies Film Archives, ensuring his contributions to documentary filmmaking and cultural preservation continue to be recognized.
Filmography
all 26
Movies 26
Director 20
self 1
Producer 1
Narrator 1
Director / Editor / Producer
Zulay, Facing the 21st Century (1989)
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Director
Mi tía Nora (1983)
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Luther Metke at 94 (1980)
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Director
Zerda's Children (1978)
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Director / Director of Photography / Editor
The Ona People: Life and Death in Tierra del Fuego (1977)
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Eva's Man (1976)
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Cochengo Miranda (1975)
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Valle fértil (1972)
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Claudia (1972)
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La iglesia de Yavi (1972)
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Medardo Pantoja (1969)
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Iruya (1968)
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Chucalezna (1968)
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La feria de Yavi (1967)
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Quilino (1966)
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(Narrator)
Trapiches caseros (1965)
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Feria en Simoca (1965)
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Casabindo (1965)
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The unvictorious one (1957)
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Venganza (1954)
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Information
Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1933-05-28
Deathday2009-03-28 (75 years old)
Birth PlaceBuenos Aires, Argentina
CitizenshipsArgentina
AwardsGuggenheim Fellowship
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