Edgar J. Anzola
Directing
- Born
- March 27, 1893 · Villa de Cura, Venezuela
- Died
- December 14, 1981 (age 88)
Edgar Jaín Anzola (27 March 1893, Villa de Cura — 14 December 1981, Caracas) was a Venezuelan pioneering engineer, filmmaker, radio broadcaster, writer, journalist and cartoonist. He is credited with several firsts: bringing the first automobile to Venezuela; engineering Venezuela's first aeroplane flight; starring in Venezuela's first feature film; starting Venezuela's first commercial radio station; and producing Venezuela's first scientific documentary. His son, filmmaker Alfredo Anzola, directed the 1993 film El misterio de los ojos escarlata about his father's life. For services to Venezuela, he was made a Commander of the Order of Francisco de Miranda at the age of 70.
Known for
Behind the camera4
- 1932Corazón de mujer Writer, Editor
- 1928Reverón Director, Writer, Producer, Cinematography
- 1924Amor, tú eres la vida Director, Writer
- 1924La trepadora Director, Editor, Producer
Acting1
- 1924La trepadora