
Manuel Martín Cuenca
Spanish director, writer and producer
- Age
- 61years old
- Born
- 30 November 1964Almería, Andalucía
- Nationality
Spain
- Star sign
- Sagittarius
- Years active
- 2003–2023
Known for
Biography
Spanish film director known for directing and writing films such as 'La flaqueza del bolchevique', 'La mitad de Óscar', 'Cannibal' or 'The author'. Born in El Ejido (Almeria) and graduated in Information Sciences in the Complutense University of Madrid, Martin Cuenca began working in the world of cinema as an assistant director collaborating with prominent filmmakers like José Luis Cuerda, Icíar Bollaín and José Luis Borau at the end of the 80s. In 1999, he began to dedicate himself to writing his own films, also working during these years as a professor of direction and interpretation in various film schools.
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Manuel Martín Cuenca is The Weakness of the Bolshevik (2003); in all, 8 films over 20 years. They have worked as director in 8, writer in 8 and producer in 5. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is The Mobile (2017), with 17 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 3 titles. The person they have worked with most is Alejandro Hernández, on 5 films, among them The Mobile and Cannibal.
Latest work
Full filmography (8)- 2023
El amor de Andrea
Director · Writer · Producer
- 2021
La hija
Director · Writer · Producer
- 2017
- 2013
- 2010
Half of Oscar
Director · Writer · Producer
- 2008
Últimos testigos
Director · Writer
- 2005
Hard Times
Director · Writer
- 2003
The Weakness of the Bolshevik
Director · Writer
Where to watch Manuel Martín Cuenca
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2017
- 2013
Awards
All their awardsA count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Goya Awards (1963–2026) and Feroz Awards (2014–2026).
- Goya Awards 4 nominations
- Feroz Awards 2 nominations
Has worked with
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Alejandro Hernández 5 films together The Mobile, Cannibal and 3 more
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Antonio de la Torre 3 films together The Mobile, Cannibal and 1 more
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Olimpia Melinte 3 films together The Mobile, Cannibal and 1 more
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Javier Gutiérrez 2 films together The Mobile and La hija
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María León 2 films together The Mobile and La hija
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Nathalie Poza 2 films together Hard Times and The Weakness of the Bolshevik
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Manolo Solo 2 films together Cannibal and The Weakness of the Bolshevik
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Ernesto Chao 2 films together The Mobile and Half of Oscar
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Gonzalo Salazar-Simpson 2 films together The Mobile and El amor de Andrea
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Fernando Bovaira 2 films together Cannibal and La hija
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All (2)Questions about Manuel Martín Cuenca
How old is Manuel Martín Cuenca?
Manuel Martín Cuenca is 61 years old: born on 30 November 1964 in Almería, Andalucía.
How many films and TV shows has Manuel Martín Cuenca been in?
MovieNCo lists 8 films for Manuel Martín Cuenca, from The Weakness of the Bolshevik (2003) to El amor de Andrea (2023).
How many awards has Manuel Martín Cuenca won?
Manuel Martín Cuenca has 6 nominations and no wins yet. By award: Goya Awards, 4 nominations; Feroz Awards, 2 nominations. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.
What is Manuel Martín Cuenca's star sign?
Manuel Martín Cuenca is a Sagittarius: born on 30 November.
Page reviewed on 29 November 2021.







