Juan José Jusid


Juan José Jusid is an Argentine film director and screenwriter.

Career

Jusid was born in Buenos Aires. He started his professional career as an actor, puppeteer and stage photographer in the 1960s then switched to film studies at the Association of Short Film Directors.
He turned director and screenwriter in 1968 and has directed acclaimed films such as Bajo Bandera, Un Argentino en New York and Apasionados.
His films starring actor Miguel Ángel Solá have won a number of Silver Condor awards such as Asesinato en el senado de la nación and Bajo Bandera.

Personal life

Jusid was married to actress Luisina Brando; they had a son, pianist Federico Jusid.

Filmography